Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Clynelish
£34
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Clynelish |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £33.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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 £34.
For beginners: Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is more approachable (85/100 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 £33.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£33.95 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Only Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)