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 1989Mackmyra Moment - Malström
DistilleryFamous GrouseMackmyra
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46.4%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£150£112.07
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Mackmyra Moment - Malström

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value36/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mackmyra Moment - Malström

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

HoneySherried

Only Mackmyra Moment - Malström

Fresh Fruit

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