Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£120
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Glengoyne |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 49.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £119.76 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £120 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £119.76)
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£119.76 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Only Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)