Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) vs The Claymore Blended Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£21
The Claymore Blended Whisky
The Claymore
★ 3.43
£18
| Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) | The Claymore Blended Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | The Claymore |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £20.95 | £17.68 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.43/5 |
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
The Claymore Blended Whisky
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl)
The Claymore Blended Whisky
Quick verdict
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old (20cl) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.43).
The Claymore Blended Whisky is better value at £18 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£20.95 vs £17.68)
The Claymore Blended Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£17.68 vs £20.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.4 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 Claymore Blended 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
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