Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 120584) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

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

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 120584) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)
DistilleryFamous GrouseGlen Keith
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%52.7%
Age12 yr20 yr
Price£150£143.39
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 120584) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 120584) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 120584) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) is better value at £143 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 £143.39)

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 120584) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£143.39 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 120584) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Sherried

Only Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 120584) - Artist #6 (La Maison du Whisky)

Fresh Fruit

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