Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 130829) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 130829) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Grant
£130
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 130829) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Glen Grant |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £150 | £129.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 130829) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 130829) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 130829) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £130 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 £129.95)
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 130829) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£129.95 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Glen?
Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 130829) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Only Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1992 (cask 130829) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)