Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
Chugoku Jozo
★ 3.00
£115
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Chugoku Jozo | Famous Grouse |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 43.8% | 40% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £114.95 | £150 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) is better value at £115 vs £150.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
Pros
- +More affordable (£114.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £114.95)
Who should buy Togouchi?
Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Togouchi 18 Year Old (43.8%)
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