Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
DistilleryFettercairnFamous Grouse
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%40%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£95.95£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness46/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £96 vs £100.

For beginners: Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£95.95 vs £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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 (£99.99 vs £95.95)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Famous?

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter 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

ToastedHoney

Only Fettercairn 22 Year Old 1997 (cask 17200) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Fresh FruitOld WoodNutty

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanilla

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