Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Glen Moray 25 Year Old (cask 5241) - Chapter 7

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

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989Glen Moray 25 Year Old (cask 5241) - Chapter 7
DistilleryFamous GrouseGlen Moray
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%57%
Age12 yr25 yr
Price£150£151.95
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

Glen Moray 25 Year Old (cask 5241) - Chapter 7

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 25 Year Old (cask 5241) - Chapter 7

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £152.

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 £151.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Moray 25 Year Old (cask 5241) - Chapter 7

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£151.95 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 Moray 25 Year Old (cask 5241) - Chapter 7 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Sherried

Only Glen Moray 25 Year Old (cask 5241) - Chapter 7

Old Wood

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