The GlenDronach 18 Year Old - Allardice vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The GlenDronach 18 Year Old - Allardice
GlenDronach
★ 4.58
£175
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| The GlenDronach 18 Year Old - Allardice | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenDronach | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 18 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £174.95 | £150 |
| Rating | 4.58/5 | 5.00/5 |
The GlenDronach 18 Year Old - Allardice
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
The GlenDronach 18 Year Old - Allardice
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.58).
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is better value at £150 vs £175.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
The GlenDronach 18 Year Old - Allardice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£174.95 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 affordable (£150 vs £174.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy The?
The GlenDronach 18 Year Old - Allardice 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 The GlenDronach 18 Year Old - Allardice
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
The GlenDronach 18 Year Old - Allardice
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange