Speyside #4 23 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.
Speyside #4 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
£154
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Speyside #4 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Famous Grouse |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 45.7% | 40% |
| Age | 23 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £153.95 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Speyside #4 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Speyside #4 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £154.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Speyside #4 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£153.95 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 £153.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Speyside?
Speyside #4 23 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 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
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Only Speyside #4 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989