Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Inchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989Inchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryFamous GrouseInchgower
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%48.7%
Age12 yr26 yr
Price£150£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Inchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £200.

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 £199.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 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 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractSherried

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Inchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodDried Fruit

Where to buy

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

Inchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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