Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs The Matsui Sakura Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
The Matsui Sakura Cask
Kurayoshi
★ 2.75
£125
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | The Matsui Sakura Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Kurayoshi |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £125 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.75/5 |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
The Matsui Sakura Cask
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
The Matsui Sakura Cask
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.75).
The Matsui Sakura Cask is better value at £125 vs £150.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
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)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £125)
The Matsui Sakura Cask
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£125 vs £150)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (2.8 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy The?
The Matsui Sakura Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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