Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Dalmore 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterDalmore 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryFamous GrouseDalmore
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%51.3%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£99.99£74.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Dalmore 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value67/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dalmore 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £75 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £74.95)

Dalmore 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.3%) — may need water

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 Dalmore?

Dalmore 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Dalmore 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

Explore more