Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey
Jameson
£175
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Jameson | Famous Grouse |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Irish | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £175 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey
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 £175.
For beginners: Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£175 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 £175)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Jameson?
Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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
Only Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989