Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterEast London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021
DistilleryFamous GrouseEast London Liquor Company
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%48%
AgeNASNAS
Price£99.99£73.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner75/100
Value68/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021 is better value at £74 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 £73.5)

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£73.5 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 East?

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractToasted

Only East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

Fresh FruitNew WoodCitric

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