Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Blair Athol
£90
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
| Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 49.5% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £89.94 | £99.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £90 vs £100.
For beginners: Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£89.94 vs £99.99)
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 £89.94)
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 30793) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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.
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
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