Famous Grouse Highland Decanter vs Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£100

Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine)
Teeling
★ 5.00
£99
| Famous Grouse Highland Decanter | Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | Teeling |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 55.8% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine)
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine)
Quick verdict
Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine) is better value at £99 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
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £99)
Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99 vs £99.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — 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 Teeling?
Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine) 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
Both taste of
Only Famous Grouse Highland Decanter
Only Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine)