BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£199
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 46% | 40% |
| Age | 22 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £199 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is better value at £150 vs £199.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £150)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£150 vs £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish 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
Both taste of
Only BenRiach 22 Year Old Dark Rum Cask Finish
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989