East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021 vs Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
DistilleryEast London Liquor CompanyFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£73.5£99.99
Rating5.00/55.00/5

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner75/100
Value68/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021 is better value at £74 vs £100.

For beginners: East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£73.5 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £73.5)

Who should buy East?

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021 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.

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

HoneyVanilla

Only East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt 2021

Fresh FruitNew WoodCitric

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractToasted

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