Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Tamdhu 21 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare (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
Tamdhu 21 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing)
Tamdhu
£176
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Tamdhu 21 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Tamdhu |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 53.6% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £150 | £176.22 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Tamdhu 21 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Tamdhu 21 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing)
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 £176.
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 £176.22)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Tamdhu 21 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£176.22 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 Tamdhu?
Tamdhu 21 Year Old 1990 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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