Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood
★ 5.00
£128
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Linkwood |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £150 | £127.54 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £128 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £127.54)
Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£127.54 vs £150)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)