Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6
Smögen
£150
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Smögen |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 62.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £150 | £149.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6 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
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £149.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£149.95 vs £150)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
- −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 Smögen?
Smögen 7 Year Old 2011 (cask 56/2011) - Single Cask Edition No.6 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
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