Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Longrow 18 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
Longrow 18 Year Old
Springbank
★ 4.44
£115
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Longrow 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Springbank |
| Region | Other Scotch | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £150 | £115 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.44/5 |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Longrow 18 Year Old
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Longrow 18 Year Old
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.44).
Longrow 18 Year Old is better value at £115 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £115)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Longrow 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£115 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 Longrow?
Longrow 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
Tasting notes
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Only Longrow 18 Year Old
Where to buy
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Longrow 18 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange