Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryFamous GrouseGlenturret
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%42.6%
Age12 yr28 yr
Price£150£132.6
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £133 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
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £132.6)

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£132.6 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • 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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

HoneyMalt ExtractToasted

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

VanillaSherried

Only Glenturret 28 Year Old 1989 (casks 220 & 221) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodNutty

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