Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterLismore 21 Year Old - The Legend
DistilleryFamous GrouseLismore
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£99.99£78.95
Rating5.00/54.57/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner90/100
Value58/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.57).

Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend is better value at £79 vs £100.

For beginners: Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £78.95)

Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£78.95 vs £99.99)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 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 Lismore?

Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend 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

Honey

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Lismore 21 Year Old - The Legend

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

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