Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Liquore Strega / Bot.1970s / Litre

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989Liquore Strega / Bot.1970s / Litre
DistilleryFamous GrouseStrega
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£150£130
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

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

Liquore Strega / Bot.1970s / Litre

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Liquore Strega / Bot.1970s / Litre

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Liquore Strega / Bot.1970s / Litre is better value at £130 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 £130)

Liquore Strega / Bot.1970s / Litre

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£130 vs £150)

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 Liquore?

Liquore Strega / Bot.1970s / Litre 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

Honey

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989

VanillaMalt ExtractToastedSherried

Only Liquore Strega / Bot.1970s / Litre

Fragant

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