Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

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

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryBalvenieThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£20.95£19.94
Rating5.00/54.40/5

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

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

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner100/100
Value100/100

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.40).

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky is better value at £20 vs £21.

For beginners: The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£20.95 vs £19.94)

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£19.94 vs £20.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 The?

The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

Only The Antiquary Blended Scotch Whisky

Dried FruitMalt ExtractCitric

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