Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Grant
£173
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Glen Grant |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 51.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £150 | £173.18 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is better value at £150 vs £173.
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 affordable (£150 vs £173.18)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.18 vs £150)
- −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 Glen?
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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