Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Auchroisk
£94
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Auchroisk |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 45% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £93.72 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £94 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 £93.72)
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£93.72 vs £99.99)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Only Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/030) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)