Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterGlen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryFamous GrouseGlen Moray
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%55.3%
AgeNAS17 yr
Price£99.99£107.37
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is better value at £100 vs £107.

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 affordable (£99.99 vs £107.37)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£107.37 vs £99.99)
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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

Honey

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 (cask 4802) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitNutty

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