Amrut Greedy Angels vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Amrut Greedy AngelsFamous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
DistilleryAmrutFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%40%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£159.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Amrut Greedy Angels

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Amrut Greedy Angels

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 £160.

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

Amrut Greedy Angels

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£159.95 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 £159.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Greedy Angels suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Malt Extract

Only Amrut Greedy Angels

SmokeyOilyCooked MashMedicinal

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

HoneyVanillaToastedSherried

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