Famous Grouse 12 Year Old vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Famous Grouse 12 Year OldThe Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryFamous GrouseThe Antiquary
RegionOther ScotchOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV40%43%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£79.99£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old is better value at £80 vs £85.

For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£79.99 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.99)

Who should buy Famous?

Famous Grouse 12 Year Old 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 The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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