Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor
Benriach
£112
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Benriach |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 53.5% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £111.69 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is better value at £100 vs £112.
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 affordable (£99.99 vs £111.69)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£111.69 vs £99.99)
- −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 Benriach?
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor 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
Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Only Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor