Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Blair Athol 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #9 (Signatory)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterBlair Athol 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #9 (Signatory)
DistilleryFamous GrouseBlair Athol
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%57.1%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£99.99£77.95
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Blair Athol 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #9 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blair Athol 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #9 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Blair Athol 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #9 (Signatory) 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £77.95)

Blair Athol 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #9 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£77.95 vs £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • 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 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #9 (Signatory) 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

Toasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Blair Athol 17 Year Old 2007 Exceptional Cask - 100 Proof Edition #9 (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

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