Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper
Teaninich
★ 4.50
£24
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £20.95 | £23.92 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is better value at £21 vs £24.
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 affordable (£20.95 vs £23.92)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£23.92 vs £20.95)
- −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 Teaninich?
Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Only Teaninich 5 Year Old - Glen Cooper