Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Jack Daniel's Old No.7 / Half Bottle Tennessee Whiskey

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

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)Jack Daniel's Old No.7 / Half Bottle Tennessee Whiskey
DistilleryBalvenieJack Daniel's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£20.95£15.75
Rating5.00/5

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

Jack Daniel's Old No.7 / Half Bottle Tennessee Whiskey

Smoke64/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jack Daniel's Old No.7 / Half Bottle Tennessee Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Jack Daniel's Old No.7 / Half Bottle Tennessee Whiskey is better value at £16 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 £15.75)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Jack Daniel's Old No.7 / Half Bottle Tennessee Whiskey

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£15.75 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 Jack?

Jack Daniel's Old No.7 / Half Bottle Tennessee Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Jack Daniel's Old No.7 / Half Bottle Tennessee Whiskey

Cooked MashSmokey

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