Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Pulteney 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 800134) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterPulteney 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 800134) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryFamous GrousePulteney
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%58.9%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£99.99£96.83
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Pulteney 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 800134) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pulteney 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 800134) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Pulteney 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 800134) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £97 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 £96.83)

Pulteney 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 800134) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£96.83 vs £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — 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 Pulteney?

Pulteney 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 800134) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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

Toasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Pulteney 13 Year Old 2012 (cask 800134) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

CitricFresh FruitOily

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