Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Kininvie 23 Year Old 1991 (Batch 3)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Kininvie 23 Year Old 1991 (Batch 3)
Kininvie
£21
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Kininvie 23 Year Old 1991 (Batch 3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Kininvie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 42.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £20.51 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Kininvie 23 Year Old 1991 (Batch 3)
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Kininvie 23 Year Old 1991 (Batch 3)
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kininvie 23 Year Old 1991 (Batch 3) is better value at £21 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 £20.51)
Kininvie 23 Year Old 1991 (Batch 3)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£20.51 vs £20.95)
- +Longer maturation (23 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 Kininvie?
Kininvie 23 Year Old 1991 (Batch 3) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
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