Famous Grouse Smoky Black vs Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Famous Grouse Smoky Black
Famous Grouse
★ 3.44
£20
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
£16
| Famous Grouse Smoky Black | Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Famous Grouse | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Blended | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 47.7% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £19.5 | £16.03 |
| Rating | 3.44/5 | — |
Famous Grouse Smoky Black
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Famous Grouse Smoky Black
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Quick verdict
Famous Grouse Smoky Black is rated higher (3.44 vs 0.00).
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) is better value at £16 vs £20.
For beginners: Famous Grouse Smoky Black is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Famous Grouse Smoky Black
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (3.4/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£19.5 vs £16.03)
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£16.03 vs £19.5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.4)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Famous?
Famous Grouse Smoky Black suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Who should buy Japanese?
Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
Only Famous Grouse Smoky Black
Only Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old – Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (37.5cl)