Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Glen Scotia Double Cask / Small Bottle / Glass Set Campbeltown Whisky

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

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)Glen Scotia Double Cask / Small Bottle / Glass Set Campbeltown Whisky
DistilleryBalvenieGlen Scotia
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£20.95£20.75
Rating5.00/5

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Glen Scotia Double Cask / Small Bottle / Glass Set Campbeltown Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia Double Cask / Small Bottle / Glass Set Campbeltown Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Scotia Double Cask / Small Bottle / Glass Set Campbeltown Whisky is better value at £21 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 £20.75)

Glen Scotia Double Cask / Small Bottle / Glass Set Campbeltown Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20.75 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 Glen?

Glen Scotia Double Cask / Small Bottle / Glass Set Campbeltown 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

SherriedVanillaToasted

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

HoneyCooked Fruit

Only Glen Scotia Double Cask / Small Bottle / Glass Set Campbeltown Whisky

Old WoodChocolate

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