Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£119
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Invergordon |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 46.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 37 yr |
| Price | £150 | £118.71 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £119 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £118.71)
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£118.71 vs £150)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Only Invergordon 37 Year Old 1972 (casks 60478 & 63675) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)