Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Aberfeldy
£149
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Aberfeldy |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £148.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £149 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 £148.95)
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£148.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
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 Aberfeldy?
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Only Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange