Inchgower 21 Year Old 2001 Edition No.71 (Decadent Drinks) vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 21 Year Old 2001 Edition No.71 (Decadent Drinks)
Inchgower
£165
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Inchgower 21 Year Old 2001 Edition No.71 (Decadent Drinks) | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 48.9% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £165.32 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 21 Year Old 2001 Edition No.71 (Decadent Drinks)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Inchgower 21 Year Old 2001 Edition No.71 (Decadent Drinks)
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 £165.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 21 Year Old 2001 Edition No.71 (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£165.32 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 £165.32)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Inchgower?
Inchgower 21 Year Old 2001 Edition No.71 (Decadent Drinks) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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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