Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Caramel Apple Sauce 1991 (bottled 2018) - Wemyss Malts (North British)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterCaramel Apple Sauce 1991 (bottled 2018) - Wemyss Malts (North British)
DistilleryFamous GrouseNorth British
RegionOther ScotchLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£99.99£86.15
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Caramel Apple Sauce 1991 (bottled 2018) - Wemyss Malts (North British)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Caramel Apple Sauce 1991 (bottled 2018) - Wemyss Malts (North British)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Caramel Apple Sauce 1991 (bottled 2018) - Wemyss Malts (North British) is better value at £86 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 £86.15)

Caramel Apple Sauce 1991 (bottled 2018) - Wemyss Malts (North British)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£86.15 vs £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Caramel?

Caramel Apple Sauce 1991 (bottled 2018) - Wemyss Malts (North British) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt Extract

Only Caramel Apple Sauce 1991 (bottled 2018) - Wemyss Malts (North British)

Cooked FruitCitric

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