Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Mackmyra Moment - Malström
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150

Mackmyra Moment - Malström
Mackmyra
★ 4.00
£112
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Mackmyra Moment - Malström | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Mackmyra |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £112.07 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Mackmyra Moment - Malström
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Mackmyra Moment - Malström
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Mackmyra Moment - Malström is better value at £112 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £112.07)
Mackmyra Moment - Malström
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£112.07 vs £150)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Mackmyra?
Mackmyra Moment - Malström 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
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Only Mackmyra Moment - Malström