Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Inchgower
£89
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Inchgower |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 54.2% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £88.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £89 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 £88.95)
Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£88.95 vs £99.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — 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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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
Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Only Inchgower 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 1799) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)