Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
- Distillery
- Famous Grouse
- Region
- Other Scotch
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £150
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Toasted, Sherried
- Description
- Other Scotch says it all for Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989, a blend that leads with 'Honey' and 'Vanilla'. Aged for 12 years, this one has a 5.0 rating from just 3 reviews, and with a price of £150, it's either a steal or a gamble. Users have tagged it 'Toasted' and 'Sherried', making it sound quite complex. Positioned firmly in Scotland, this dram asks you to consider its vintage roots.
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ABV
40%
Age
12 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£150
✦ Neatly Summary
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is a 12-year-old blended from Famous Grouse (Other Scotch, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — honey, vanilla, malt extract, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Other Scotch says it all for Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989, a blend that leads with 'Honey' and 'Vanilla'. Aged for 12 years, this one has a 5.0 rating from just 3 reviews, and with a price of £150, it's either a steal or a gamble. Users have tagged it 'Toasted' and 'Sherried', making it sound quite complex. Positioned firmly in Scotland, this dram asks you to consider its vintage roots.
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