Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterNew Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
DistilleryFamous GrouseNew Riff
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£99.99£97.95
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is better value at £98 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 £97.95)

New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£97.95 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 New?

New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

New WoodChocolateOily

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