Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterGlen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
DistilleryFamous GrouseGlen Scotia
RegionOther ScotchCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%59.5%
AgeNAS5 yr
Price£99.99£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 is better value at £100 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 £99.95)

Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023

Pros

  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.5%) — 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 Glen?

Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Honey

Only Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023

Fresh Fruit

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