Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Charlie Parry’s Small Batch Blended Bourbon
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Charlie Parry’s Small Batch Blended Bourbon
Charlie Parry's
£25
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Charlie Parry’s Small Batch Blended Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Charlie Parry's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £20.95 | £24.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Charlie Parry’s Small Batch Blended Bourbon
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Charlie Parry’s Small Batch Blended Bourbon
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £25.
For beginners: Charlie Parry’s Small Batch Blended Bourbon is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£20.95 vs £24.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Charlie Parry’s Small Batch Blended Bourbon
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£24.95 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Charlie?
Charlie Parry’s Small Batch Blended Bourbon is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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