Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Longmorn 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 4519) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterLongmorn 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 4519) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
DistilleryFamous GrouseLongmorn
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£99.99£79.01
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Longmorn 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 4519) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 4519) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 4519) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £79 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 £79.01)

Longmorn 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 4519) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£79.01 vs £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 4519) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt Extract

Only Longmorn 19 Year Old 1996 (cask 4519) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SherriedDried Fruit

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