Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - 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
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Linkwood
£134
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Linkwood |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 44% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £134.03 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £134 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 £134.03)
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£134.03 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 8227) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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