Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 21331) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 21331) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
DistilleryBlair AtholFamous Grouse
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£72.92£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 21331) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 21331) - 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).

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 21331) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £73 vs £100.

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

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 21331) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£72.92 vs £99.99)

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 £72.92)

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 21331) - 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

ToastedVanilla

Only Blair Athol 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 21331) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SherriedCooked FruitOld Wood

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractHoney

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