Highland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 925) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 925) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Highland Park
£148
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Highland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 925) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Island | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 47.1% | 40% |
| Age | 21 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £147.5 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 925) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Highland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 925) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 925) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is better value at £148 vs £150.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 925) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£147.5 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £147.5)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 925) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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 Highland Park 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 925) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989