Strathclyde 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 6439179) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathclyde 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 6439179) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Strathclyde
£210
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Strathclyde 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 6439179) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathclyde | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Lowland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 51% | 40% |
| Age | 33 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £210 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathclyde 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 6439179) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Strathclyde 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 6439179) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is better value at £150 vs £210.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Strathclyde 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 6439179) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£210 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £210)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 33 Year Old 1990 (cask 6439179) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Famous?
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
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