Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Glenturret 14 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/096) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterGlenturret 14 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/096) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryFamous GrouseGlenturret
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%54.2%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£99.99£90.95
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Glenturret 14 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/096) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness76/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 14 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/096) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenturret 14 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/096) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £91 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 £90.95)

Glenturret 14 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/096) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£90.95 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — 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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 14 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/096) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Glenturret 14 Year Old 2005 (batch 19/096) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedChocolate

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