Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Speyside #4 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterSpeyside #4 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryFamous GrouseThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%47.8%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£99.99£84.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Speyside #4 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value59/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside #4 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Speyside #4 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £85 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 £84.95)

Speyside #4 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£84.95 vs £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 Speyside?

Speyside #4 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Speyside #4 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitOld WoodNutty

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