Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterBen Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
DistilleryFamous GrouseBen Nevis
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%53%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£99.99£87.95
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is better value at £88 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 £87.95)

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£87.95 vs £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — 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 Ben?

Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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

Vanilla

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Ben Nevis 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 800364) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

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