Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
£16
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 47.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £16.03 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) 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 £16.03)
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£16.03 vs £20.95)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Japanese?
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Only Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)