Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask vs Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single CaskFamous Grouse Highland Decanter
DistilleryAmrutFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV56.5%40%
Age4 yrNAS
Price£88.78£99.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value56/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask is better value at £89 vs £100.

For beginners: Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£88.78 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £88.78)

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Famous?

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt Extract

Only Amrut 4 Year Old 2009 (cask 2697) - Single Cask

SherriedDried FruitVegetative

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

VanillaHoneyToasted

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