Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterInchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryFamous GrouseLoch Lomond
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%57.1%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£99.99£94.95
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £95 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 £94.95)

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£94.95 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Toasted

Only Inchmurrin 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Fresh FruitYeasty

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