Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804818) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804818) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Strathmill
£100
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804818) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Strathmill |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 57.3% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £99.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804818) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804818) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804818) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £100 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 £99.94)
Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804818) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.94 vs £99.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — 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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804818) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804818) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)