Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100

Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glendullan
£90
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Glendullan |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 45% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £89.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £90 vs £100.
For beginners: Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (80/100 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 £89.94)
Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£89.94 vs £99.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Glendullan?
Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Only Glendullan 12 Year Old 2009 (batch 22/028) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)