Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Inchgower 24 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Inchgower 24 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Inchgower
£250
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Inchgower 24 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Inchgower |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 56.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £150 | £249.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Inchgower 24 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Inchgower 24 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
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 £249.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Inchgower 24 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£249.95 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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 24 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Only Inchgower 24 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 24 Year Old 1998 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange