Tomatin 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Tomatin
£175
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Tomatin 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Famous Grouse |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £175 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Tomatin 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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: Tomatin 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Tomatin 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
Tomatin 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange