Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Distillerie Des Menhirs
£116
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Distillerie Des Menhirs |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | France |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 49% |
| Age | 12 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £150 | £115.93 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask is better value at £116 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 £115.93)
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£115.93 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
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 Eddu?
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
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Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
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