Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne
Maxime Trijol
£225
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Maxime Trijol |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £225 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is better value at £150 vs £225.
For beginners: Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne 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)
- +More affordable (£150 vs £225)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£225 vs £150)
- −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 Maxime?
Maxime Trijol Dry Collection Lot #1 / Grande Champagne 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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