Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Glenfarclas 10 Year Old 35cl
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Glenfarclas 10 Year Old 35cl
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£19
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Glenfarclas 10 Year Old 35cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £19.13 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Glenfarclas 10 Year Old 35cl
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Glenfarclas 10 Year Old 35cl
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 10 Year Old 35cl is better value at £19 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
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £19.13)
Glenfarclas 10 Year Old 35cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£19.13 vs £20.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 10 Year Old 35cl 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
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Only Glenfarclas 10 Year Old 35cl