Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (Cask 795213) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (Cask 795213) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach
£78
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (Cask 795213) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Mortlach |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 54% |
| Age | NAS | 16 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £77.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (Cask 795213) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (Cask 795213) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (Cask 795213) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £78 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 £77.5)
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (Cask 795213) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£77.5 vs £99.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (Cask 795213) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Only Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (Cask 795213) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)