Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Knockdhu 2006 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Speyside Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150

Knockdhu 2006 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Speyside Whisky
Knockdhu
£142
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Knockdhu 2006 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Speyside Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Knockdhu |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £142 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Knockdhu 2006 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Speyside Whisky
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Knockdhu 2006 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Speyside Whisky
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Knockdhu 2006 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Speyside Whisky is better value at £142 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £142)
Knockdhu 2006 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£142 vs £150)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Knockdhu?
Knockdhu 2006 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Only Knockdhu 2006 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Speyside Whisky