Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 5042 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterLinkwood 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 5042 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryFamous GrouseLinkwood
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%46.8%
AgeNAS22 yr
Price£99.99£88.47
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 5042 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 5042 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 5042 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £88 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 £88.47)

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 5042 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£88.47 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 5042 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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

HoneyToasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Linkwood 22 Year Old 1989 Cask 5042 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodDried FruitNutty

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