Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 797679) - 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 797679) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach
£115
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 797679) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Mortlach |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 54.8% |
| Age | NAS | 16 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £115.01 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 797679) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 797679) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is better value at £100 vs £115.
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 affordable (£99.99 vs £115.01)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 797679) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£115.01 vs £99.99)
- −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 797679) - 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
Both taste of
Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Only Mortlach 16 Year Old 1997 (cask 797679) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)