Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 19503) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterBlair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 19503) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryFamous GrouseBlair Athol
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%48.4%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£99.99£88.5
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 19503) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 19503) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 19503) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 £88.5)

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 19503) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£88.5 vs £99.99)

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 Blair?

Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 19503) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

VanillaToasted

Only Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 19503) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

ChocolateCooked FruitSherried

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