Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Macallan 2007 (bottled 2016) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Macallan 2007 (bottled 2016) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)
The Macallan
★ 3.00
£150
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Macallan 2007 (bottled 2016) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | The Macallan |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 12 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £150 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Macallan 2007 (bottled 2016) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Macallan 2007 (bottled 2016) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Macallan 2007 (bottled 2016) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £150 vs £150.
For beginners: Macallan 2007 (bottled 2016) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (85/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Macallan 2007 (bottled 2016) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 Macallan?
Macallan 2007 (bottled 2016) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Only Macallan 2007 (bottled 2016) - Speymalt (Gordon & MacPhail)