Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch vs Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small BatchFamous Grouse Highland Decanter
DistilleryEdradourFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.2%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£74.83£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch is better value at £75 vs £100.

For beginners: Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch

Pros

  • +More affordable (£74.83 vs £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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 (£99.99 vs £74.83)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Famous?

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Vanilla

Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2011 Barbaresco Small Batch

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitTobacco

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

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