Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
DistilleryInvergordonFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV44.5%40%
Age45 yr12 yr
Price£177.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £178.

For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (45 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£177.95 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 £177.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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

Both taste of

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodNutty

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Malt ExtractSherried

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