Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Amrut 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
Amrut 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish)
Amrut
★ 5.00
£78
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Amrut 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Amrut |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | India |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 62.8% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £99.99 | £77.8 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Amrut 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Amrut 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish)
Quick verdict
Amrut 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish) is better value at £78 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £77.8)
Amrut 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£77.8 vs £99.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
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 Amrut?
Amrut 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish) 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
Both taste of
Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Only Amrut 2009 (cask 2699 - bottled 2013) - Single Cask (Pedro Ximenez Sherry Butt Finish)