Imperial 28 Year Old - The Single Malts of Scotland vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 28 Year Old - The Single Malts of Scotland
Imperial
£250
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Imperial 28 Year Old - The Single Malts of Scotland | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40.8% | 40% |
| Age | 28 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £249.99 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 28 Year Old - The Single Malts of Scotland
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Imperial 28 Year Old - The Single Malts of Scotland
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 £250.
For beginners: Imperial 28 Year Old - The Single Malts of Scotland is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Imperial 28 Year Old - The Single Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.99 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 £249.99)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 28 Year Old - The Single Malts of Scotland suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Only Imperial 28 Year Old - The Single Malts of Scotland
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989