Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015
Loch Lomond
★ 4.00
£150
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £150 | £150 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is better value at £150 vs £150.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
Only Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange