Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterGlengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryFamous GrouseGlengoyne
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%48.4%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£99.99£81.95
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £82 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 £81.95)

Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£81.95 vs £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - 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

HoneyToasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Glengoyne 12 Year Old 2012 (cask 20055) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SherriedFresh Fruit

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