Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Aberlour 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10713) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterAberlour 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10713) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryFamous GrouseAberlour
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%51.5%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£99.99£81.08
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Aberlour 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10713) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10713) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aberlour 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10713) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £81 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 £81.08)

Aberlour 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10713) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£81.08 vs £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — 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 Aberlour?

Aberlour 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10713) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Toasted

Only Aberlour 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10713) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitCitric

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