Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2012 vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2012
Dalmore
£150

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2012 | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £150 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2012
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2012
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is better value at £150 vs £150.
For beginners: Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2012 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2012
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2012 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Dalmore 12 Year Old - Pre 2012
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989