Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Young & Old 7 Year Old 2011 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterYoung & Old 7 Year Old 2011 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryFamous GrouseMurray McDavid
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV40%50%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£99.99£91.95
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Young & Old 7 Year Old 2011 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Young & Old 7 Year Old 2011 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Young & Old 7 Year Old 2011 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) is better value at £92 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 £91.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Young & Old 7 Year Old 2011 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£91.95 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 Young?

Young & Old 7 Year Old 2011 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Young & Old 7 Year Old 2011 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOld Wood

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