Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Old Perth 14 Year Old 2004
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Old Perth 14 Year Old 2004
Old Perth
£118
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Old Perth 14 Year Old 2004 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Old Perth |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £150 | £118.2 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Old Perth 14 Year Old 2004
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Old Perth 14 Year Old 2004
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Perth 14 Year Old 2004 is better value at £118 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 £118.2)
Old Perth 14 Year Old 2004
Pros
- +More affordable (£118.2 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (14 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 Old?
Old Perth 14 Year Old 2004 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Only Old Perth 14 Year Old 2004