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 1989Knockdhu 2006 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Speyside Whisky
DistilleryFamous GrouseKnockdhu
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£150£142
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Knockdhu 2006 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Knockdhu 2006 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

VanillaToastedSherried

Only Knockdhu 2006 / 20 Year Old / Decadent Drinks Speyside Whisky

Fresh FruitOld Wood

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