Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterBlair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryFamous GrouseBlair Athol
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%49.5%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£99.99£89.94
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £90 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 £89.94)

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£89.94 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 Blair?

Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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

Vanilla

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SherriedCooked FruitNew Wood

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