Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterClandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature
DistilleryFamous GrouseClandestin
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£99.99£79.75
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature is better value at £80 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 £79.75)

Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£79.75 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 Clandestin?

Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature

Fresh FruitVegetative

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