Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park
£90
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Highland Park |
| Region | Other Scotch | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 60% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £89.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £90 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 £89.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£89.95 vs £99.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — 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 Highland?
Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Only Highland Park 13 Year Old 2004 (batch 18/016) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)