Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Hennessy VSOP Cognac / Bot.1980s

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

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989Hennessy VSOP Cognac / Bot.1980s
DistilleryFamous GrouseHennessy
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£150£225
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Hennessy VSOP Cognac / Bot.1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hennessy VSOP Cognac / Bot.1980s

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 £225.

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 £225)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Hennessy VSOP Cognac / Bot.1980s

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£225 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 Hennessy?

Hennessy VSOP Cognac / Bot.1980s 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

HoneyToastedSherried

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

VanillaMalt Extract

Only Hennessy VSOP Cognac / Bot.1980s

Dried Fruit

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