Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2023 Blend vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2023 BlendFamous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
DistillerySpringbankFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended
ABV46%40%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£150£150
Rating5.00/5

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2023 Blend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2023 Blend

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).

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is better value at £150 vs £150.

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

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2023 Blend

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2023 Blend suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

VanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Only Springbank - Edinburgh International Festival 2023 Blend

Old Wood

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Sherried

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