Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
DistilleryAberfeldyFamous Grouse
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.9%40%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£148.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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).

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £149 vs £150.

For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£148.95 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 £148.95)

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

HoneyToastedVanillaMalt Extract

Only Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh Fruit

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Sherried

Where to buy

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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