Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Bowmore
£147
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Bowmore |
| Region | Other Scotch | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £150 | £146.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish is better value at £147 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £146.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£146.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Only Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Where to buy
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bowmore 19 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange