Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs North Of Scotland 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 10232) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
North Of Scotland 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 10232) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
North of Scotland
★ 2.00
£247
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | North Of Scotland 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 10232) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | North of Scotland |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 47.9% |
| Age | 12 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £150 | £247.23 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.00/5 |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
North Of Scotland 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 10232) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
North Of Scotland 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 10232) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is better value at £150 vs £247.
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 affordable (£150 vs £247.23)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
North Of Scotland 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 10232) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£247.23 vs £150)
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 North?
North Of Scotland 40 Year Old 1973 (cask 10232) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
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