Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Mortlach
£72
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Mortlach |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48.4% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £72.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £72 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 £72.3)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£72.3 vs £99.99)
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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Only Mortlach 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 15641) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)