English Whisky Co. 11 Year Old - North Star Spirits vs Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

English Whisky Co. 11 Year Old - North Star SpiritsFamous Grouse Highland Decanter
DistilleryThe English DistilleryFamous Grouse
RegionOther Scotch
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV49.8%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£83.95£99.99
Rating3.00/55.00/5

English Whisky Co. 11 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value36/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

English Whisky Co. 11 Year Old - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

English Whisky Co. 11 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £84 vs £100.

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

English Whisky Co. 11 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +More affordable (£83.95 vs £99.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.0 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)

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £83.95)

Who should buy English?

English Whisky Co. 11 Year Old - North Star Spirits 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only English Whisky Co. 11 Year Old - North Star Spirits

Fresh Fruit

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt Extract

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