Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Strathclyde
£124
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Strathclyde |
| Region | Other Scotch | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 47.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 34 yr |
| Price | £150 | £124.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £124 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £124.45)
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£124.45 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 34 Year Old 1987 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
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