Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey
Jameson
£175
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Jameson |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | Irish |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £175 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey
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 £175.
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 £175)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£175 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 Jameson?
Jameson 18 Year Old Blended Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
Tasting notes
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Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
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