Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky vs Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside WhiskyFamous Grouse Highland Decanter
DistilleryBenriachFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£99.95£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky is better value at £100 vs £100.

For beginners: Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £99.99)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £99.95)

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside 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 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 ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Benriach 2012 Malting Season / First Edition Speyside Whisky

Fresh FruitNew Wood

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Vanilla

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