Quinta do Noval 2011 Port vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Quinta do Noval 2011 PortFamous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
DistilleryQuinta do NovalFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£119£150
Rating5.00/5

Quinta do Noval 2011 Port

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Quinta do Noval 2011 Port

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).

Quinta do Noval 2011 Port is better value at £119 vs £150.

For beginners: Quinta do Noval 2011 Port is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Quinta do Noval 2011 Port

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£119 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £119)

Who should buy Quinta?

Quinta do Noval 2011 Port 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only Quinta do Noval 2011 Port

Fresh FruitCooked FruitFragant

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedSherried

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