Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10122) - The Whisky Cellar

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterGlen Elgin 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10122) - The Whisky Cellar
DistilleryFamous GrouseGlen Elgin
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%52.5%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£99.99£80
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10122) - The Whisky Cellar

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10122) - The Whisky Cellar

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10122) - The Whisky Cellar is better value at £80 vs £100.

For beginners: Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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 (£99.99 vs £80)

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10122) - The Whisky Cellar

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£80 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Famous?

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10122) - The Whisky Cellar 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 10122) - The Whisky Cellar

Cooked FruitSherried

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