Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured

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

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured
DistilleryFamous GrouseGlenmorangie
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£150£199
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured

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 £199.

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 £199)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 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 Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Sherried

Only Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Three Cask Matured

New Wood

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