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

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single MaltFamous Grouse Highland Decanter
DistilleryEast London Liquor CompanyFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£79.95£99.99
Rating5.00/5

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt is better value at £80 vs £100.

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

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

Pros

  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £99.99)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 £79.95)

Who should buy East?

East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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

VanillaMalt Extract

Only East London Liquor Company East London Single Malt

Fresh FruitNew Wood

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

HoneyToasted

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