Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Dalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterDalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryFamous GrouseDalmore
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%57.2%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£99.99£93.4
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £93 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 £93.4)

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£93.4 vs £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — 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 Dalmore?

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

VanillaToasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Dalmore 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 19601901) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedChocolateDried Fruit

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