Aberlour 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10953) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10953) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Aberlour
£186
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Aberlour 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10953) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 51.7% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £186.2 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10953) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10953) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £186.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10953) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£186.2 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 £186.2)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10953) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Aberlour 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10953) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
Aberlour 25 Year Old 1990 (cask 10953) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange