Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl
Glenmorangie
★ 3.50
£23
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £22.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.50/5 |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £23.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£20.95 vs £22.75)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£22.75 vs £20.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.5 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 Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 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 Glenmorangie 10 Year Old - The Original 35cl