Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky
Compass Box
£125
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Compass Box | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Other Scotch | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 49% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky is better value at £125 vs £150.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £150)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £124.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Compass?
Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
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
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Only Compass Box The Travelling Circus Whisky
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989