Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBalvenieGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£20.95£29.5
Rating5.00/5

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £30.

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 £29.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£29.5 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 Glen?

Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 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

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

VanillaHoneyCooked FruitToasted

Only Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

ChocolateDried FruitCitric

Where to buy

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

Glen Moray Sherry Cask Finish Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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