Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) vs Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
DistilleryDalmoreFamous Grouse
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV54.3%40%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£85.32£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is better value at £85 vs £100.

For beginners: Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£85.32 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • 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 £85.32)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Both taste of

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Dalmore 13 Year Old 2004 (casks 93151 & 93152) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Fresh FruitSherried

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

VanillaToasted

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