Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Glenturret 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 22606703) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterGlenturret 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 22606703) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryFamous GrouseGlenturret
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%59.8%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£99.99£159.95
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Glenturret 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 22606703) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 22606703) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is better value at £100 vs £160.

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 affordable (£99.99 vs £159.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenturret 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 22606703) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£159.95 vs £99.99)
  • 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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 22606703) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Glenturret 18 Year Old 2007 (cask 22606703) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedOld WoodCooked FruitLeathery

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