The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2 vs Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
DistilleryThe EpicureanFamous Grouse
RegionLowlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV56.8%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£79.95£99.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner40/100
Value63/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2 is better value at £80 vs £100.

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

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — may need water

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £79.95)

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2 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 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

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