Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 301625) - (Adelphi)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 301625) - (Adelphi)
Benrinnes
£95
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 301625) - (Adelphi) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Benrinnes |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 54.4% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £94.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 301625) - (Adelphi)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 301625) - (Adelphi)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 301625) - (Adelphi) is better value at £95 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 £94.95)
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 301625) - (Adelphi)
Pros
- +More affordable (£94.95 vs £99.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 301625) - (Adelphi) 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 Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 301625) - (Adelphi)