Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10839) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10839) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Fettercairn
£20
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10839) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Fettercairn |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £20.03 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10839) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10839) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10839) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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 £20.03)
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10839) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£20.03 vs £20.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 10839) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter 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
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