Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11626) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterLongmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11626) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryFamous GrouseLongmorn
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%51.5%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£99.99£83
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11626) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11626) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11626) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £83 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 £83)

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11626) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£83 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11626) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Vanilla

Only Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 11626) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodNutty

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