Cambus 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Cambus 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
DistilleryCambusFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV50.8%40%
Age30 yr12 yr
Price£109.95£150
Rating5.00/5

Cambus 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

Cambus 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Cambus 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £110 vs £150.

For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Cambus 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£109.95 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
  • 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 £109.95)

Who should buy Cambus?

Cambus 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Cambus 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

OilyOld Wood

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

HoneyToastedSherried

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