Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish
Glen Moray
★ 5.00
£144
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £143.55 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish is better value at £144 vs £150.
For beginners: Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£143.55 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £143.55)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood 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 Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989