Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Lemon Cheesecake 1988 - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterLemon Cheesecake 1988 - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
DistilleryFamous GrouseInvergordon
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV40%46%
AgeNASNAS
Price£99.99£81.77
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Lemon Cheesecake 1988 - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner80/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lemon Cheesecake 1988 - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Lemon Cheesecake 1988 - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) is better value at £82 vs £100.

For beginners: Lemon Cheesecake 1988 - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) 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 £81.77)

Lemon Cheesecake 1988 - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£81.77 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 Lemon?

Lemon Cheesecake 1988 - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) 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

VanillaHoney

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Lemon Cheesecake 1988 - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)

CitricFresh FruitYeasty

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