Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Hawkshead English Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Hawkshead English Whisky
Hawkshead Distillery
★ 4.50
£20
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Hawkshead English Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Hawkshead Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £20.95 | £19.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Hawkshead English Whisky
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Hawkshead English Whisky
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Hawkshead English Whisky 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £19.95)
Hawkshead English Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£19.95 vs £20.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Hawkshead?
Hawkshead English 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
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