Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
Craigellachie
£220
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Famous Grouse |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £220 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is better value at £150 vs £220.
For beginners: Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£220 vs £150)
- −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 affordable (£150 vs £220)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
Craigellachie 2005 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drams Speyside Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange