Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
North British
★ 5.00
£81
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | North British |
| Region | Other Scotch | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Grain |
| ABV | 40% | 50.9% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £80.93 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £81 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £80.93)
North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£80.93 vs £99.99)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
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 North?
North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 North British 21 Year Old (cask 10797) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)