Longmorn 15 Year Old vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Longmorn 15 Year Old | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 45% | 40% |
| Age | 15 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £150 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
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).
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 15 Year Old 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
Both taste of
Only Longmorn 15 Year Old
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989