Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 vs Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Very Olde St Nick
£235
| Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Very Olde St Nick |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 40% | 40% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £150 | £235 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
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 £235.
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 £235)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£235 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 Very?
Very Olde St Nick Summer Rye Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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