Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Longmorn 15 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Longmorn
★ 5.00
£150
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Longmorn 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Longmorn |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 45% |
| Age | 12 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £150 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Longmorn 15 Year Old is better value at £150 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
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Longmorn 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
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 Longmorn?
Longmorn 15 Year Old 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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