Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Spirit Of Yorkshire 6 Year Old 2018 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

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

Famous Grouse Highland DecanterSpirit Of Yorkshire 6 Year Old 2018 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryFamous GrouseFiley Bay
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%57.1%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£99.99£94.95
Rating5.00/5

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

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

Spirit Of Yorkshire 6 Year Old 2018 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Spirit Of Yorkshire 6 Year Old 2018 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Spirit Of Yorkshire 6 Year Old 2018 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £95 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 £94.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Spirit Of Yorkshire 6 Year Old 2018 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£94.95 vs £99.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — 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 Spirit?

Spirit Of Yorkshire 6 Year Old 2018 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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

Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Spirit Of Yorkshire 6 Year Old 2018 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

SmokeyDried FruitLeatheryOld Wood

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