Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend vs Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Lismore 21 Year Old - The LegendFamous Grouse Highland Decanter
DistilleryLismoreFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV43%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£78.95£99.99
Rating4.57/55.00/5

Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value58/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.57).

Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend is better value at £79 vs £100.

For beginners: Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£78.95 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £78.95)

Who should buy Lismore?

Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend 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 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

Honey

Only Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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