Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Mosaic

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

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Mosaic
DistilleryFamous GrouseThe Lakes Distillery
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46.6%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£150£125
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Mosaic

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value40/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Mosaic

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Mosaic 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
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £125)

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Mosaic

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£125 vs £150)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Mosaic 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Malt ExtractSherried

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions - Mosaic

FragantFresh Fruit

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