Langatun 10 Year Old - 2nd Edition vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Langatun 10 Year Old - 2nd EditionFamous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
DistilleryLangatunFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountrySwitzerlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV49.1%40%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£136.02£150
Rating5.00/5

Langatun 10 Year Old - 2nd Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Langatun 10 Year Old - 2nd Edition

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).

Langatun 10 Year Old - 2nd Edition is better value at £136 vs £150.

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

Langatun 10 Year Old - 2nd Edition

Pros

  • +More affordable (£136.02 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)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £136.02)

Who should buy Langatun?

Langatun 10 Year Old - 2nd Edition 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

SherriedHoney

Only Langatun 10 Year Old - 2nd Edition

Cooked FruitDried FruitNutty

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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