Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Longmorn 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 12289) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterLongmorn 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 12289) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
DistilleryFamous GrouseLongmorn
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%48.1%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£99.99£72.95
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Longmorn 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 12289) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 12289) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 12289) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) is better value at £73 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 £72.95)

Longmorn 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 12289) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£72.95 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 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 12289) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) 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

HoneyToasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Longmorn 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 12289) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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