Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Benrinnes 2008 (bottled 2017) (cask 17036) - Malts of Scotland
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
Benrinnes 2008 (bottled 2017) (cask 17036) - Malts of Scotland
Benrinnes
£85
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Benrinnes 2008 (bottled 2017) (cask 17036) - Malts of Scotland | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Benrinnes |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 54.8% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £84.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Benrinnes 2008 (bottled 2017) (cask 17036) - Malts of Scotland
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Benrinnes 2008 (bottled 2017) (cask 17036) - Malts of Scotland
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 2008 (bottled 2017) (cask 17036) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £85 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 £84.95)
Benrinnes 2008 (bottled 2017) (cask 17036) - Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +More affordable (£84.95 vs £99.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 2008 (bottled 2017) (cask 17036) - Malts of Scotland 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
Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Only Benrinnes 2008 (bottled 2017) (cask 17036) - Malts of Scotland