Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804817) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100
Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804817) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Strathmill
£88
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804817) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Strathmill |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 57.9% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £87.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804817) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804817) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804817) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £88 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 £87.99)
Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804817) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£87.99 vs £99.99)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — 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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804817) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Only Strathmill 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 804817) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)