BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Benriach
★ 4.10
£125
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £124.75 | £150 |
| Rating | 4.10/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.10).
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 is better value at £125 vs £150.
For beginners: BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£124.75 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.1 vs 5.0)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £124.75)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989