Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Nevis Dew Special Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Nevis Dew Special Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Ben Nevis |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £20.95 | £20.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.22/5 |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Nevis Dew Special Reserve
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Nevis Dew Special Reserve
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.22).
Nevis Dew Special Reserve is better value at £21 vs £21.
For beginners: Nevis Dew Special Reserve 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)
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £20.9)
Nevis Dew Special Reserve
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£20.9 vs £20.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 Nevis?
Nevis Dew Special Reserve 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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Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
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