Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon
£178
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Invergordon |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 44.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 45 yr |
| Price | £150 | £177.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £178.
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 £177.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Invergordon 45 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£177.95 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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 45 Year Old (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 Grain character.
Tasting notes
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