Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs East London Liquor Co. London Rye

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterEast London Liquor Co. London Rye
DistilleryFamous GrouseEast London Liquor Company
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedRye
ABV40%47%
AgeNASNAS
Price£99.99£78.11
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

East London Liquor Co. London Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value64/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

East London Liquor Co. London Rye

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

East London Liquor Co. London Rye is better value at £78 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 £78.11)

East London Liquor Co. London Rye

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£78.11 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 East?

East London Liquor Co. London Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Honey

Only East London Liquor Co. London Rye

Fresh Fruit

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