Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Tullibardine
£73
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Tullibardine |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 55.8% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £72.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £73 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 £72.99)
Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£72.99 vs £99.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — 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 Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - 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 Tullibardine 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 804984) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)