Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Glen Elgin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterGlen Elgin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryFamous GrouseGlen Elgin
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%48.2%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£99.99£83.95
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Glen Elgin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Elgin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Elgin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £84 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 £83.95)

Glen Elgin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£83.95 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • 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 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

VanillaToasted

Only Glen Elgin 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

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