Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterLiquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers)
DistilleryFamous GrouseGlentauchers
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£99.99£87.47
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers) is better value at £87 vs £100.

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

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 £87.47)

Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£87.47 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Liquorice?

Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Liquorice Spiral 1992 - Wemyss Malts (Glentauchers)

YeastyVegetative

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