Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Inchgower 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 18473) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Inchgower 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 18473) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Inchgower
£145
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Inchgower 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 18473) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Inchgower |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50% |
| Age | 12 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £150 | £145 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Inchgower 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 18473) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Inchgower 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 18473) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 18473) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £145 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 £145)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Inchgower 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 18473) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£145 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 18473) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Only Inchgower 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 18473) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 23 Year Old 1998 (cask 18473) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange