Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish
Glen Moray
★ 5.00
£144
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Glen Moray |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £150 | £143.55 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish
Quick verdict
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish is better value at £144 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
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £143.55)
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£143.55 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Only Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Portwood Finish