Tormore 21 Year Old 1995 (cask TM96VG) - The Single Cask vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Tormore 21 Year Old 1995 (cask TM96VG) - The Single CaskFamous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
DistilleryTormoreFamous Grouse
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV46.8%40%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£121.73£150
Rating5.00/5

Tormore 21 Year Old 1995 (cask TM96VG) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Tormore 21 Year Old 1995 (cask TM96VG) - The Single Cask

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).

Tormore 21 Year Old 1995 (cask TM96VG) - The Single Cask is better value at £122 vs £150.

For beginners: Tormore 21 Year Old 1995 (cask TM96VG) - The Single Cask is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tormore 21 Year Old 1995 (cask TM96VG) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£121.73 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £121.73)

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore 21 Year Old 1995 (cask TM96VG) - The Single Cask suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Tormore 21 Year Old 1995 (cask TM96VG) - The Single Cask

Old Wood

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

ToastedSherried

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