Aberfeldy 21 Year Old vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old
Aberfeldy
★ 4.44
£161
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Aberfeldy 21 Year Old | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberfeldy | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £160.95 | £150 |
| Rating | 4.44/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.44).
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is better value at £150 vs £161.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£160.95 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 £160.95)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old 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
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Only Aberfeldy 21 Year Old
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Where to buy
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange