Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs English Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)English Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass
DistilleryBalvenieTed Bruning and Rupert Wheeler
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£20.95£20
Rating5.00/5

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

English Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

English Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

English Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass is better value at £20 vs £21.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£20.95 vs £20)

English Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20 vs £20.95)

Cons

  • 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 English?

English Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SherriedVanillaCooked Fruit

Only English Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass

Malt Extract

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