Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterEast London Liquor Company East London Single Malt
DistilleryFamous GrouseEast London Liquor Company
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%47%
AgeNASNAS
Price£99.99£79.95
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt is better value at £80 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 £79.95)

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

Pros

  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £99.99)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 East?

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

HoneyToasted

Only East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

Fresh FruitNew Wood

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