Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Glen Moray Centenary / Port Wood Finish / Bot.1997 Speyside Whisky

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

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989Glen Moray Centenary / Port Wood Finish / Bot.1997 Speyside Whisky
DistilleryFamous GrouseGlen Moray
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£150£250
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Glen Moray Centenary / Port Wood Finish / Bot.1997 Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray Centenary / Port Wood Finish / Bot.1997 Speyside Whisky

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 £250.

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 £250)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Moray Centenary / Port Wood Finish / Bot.1997 Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 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 Centenary / Port Wood Finish / Bot.1997 Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Moray Centenary / Port Wood Finish / Bot.1997 Speyside Whisky

Dried Fruit

Where to buy

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Glen Moray Centenary / Port Wood Finish / Bot.1997 Speyside Whisky

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