Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Very Olde St Nick
£235
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Very Olde St Nick | Famous Grouse |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £235 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is better value at £150 vs £235.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£235 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £235)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Very?
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Famous?
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
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Only Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989