Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Deanston
★ 2.00
£98
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Deanston |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 51.7% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £97.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.00/5 |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £98 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 £97.95)
Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£97.95 vs £99.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 Deanston?
Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)