Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Distillerie Des Menhirs
£116
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Distillerie Des Menhirs | Famous Grouse |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | France | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 49% | 40% |
| Age | 17 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £115.93 | £150 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask is better value at £116 vs £150.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£115.93 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £115.93)
Who should buy Eddu?
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
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.
Tasting notes
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Only Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989