Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky

I was pleasantly surprized when I reached for a bottle of Famous Grouse in a shop in a remote village in West Cornwall. There was no other whisky on the shelf but to my surprize this enters the palate in a very civilised way and is somewhat reminiscent of Bushmills whiskey which is my usual tipple. There is a second phase dimension of spices and a slight sweetness that make this a seductive proposition…

Its not single malt, but it isn't meant to be. I've had a bottle of FG in the back of my cabinet for years which remained untouched until I started to read about and understand whisky. I now know that blended whiskies can be enjoyed in their own right, whilst I save my single malts for when I want to be challenged or have time on my hands. As a regular evening tipple which saves me burning through my single malts, FG is great.

My go to sipping on an evening drink, over and above many much more rare and expensive Malts, Blends & Bourbons. Nice warming, relaxing sensations delivers with tastes of malty vanilla a little bit of spice mixed with biscuity & barley.

My favourite tipple. Enjoy straight, with water, with soda water or just ice. You’re in charge and you’re a grown-up. Drink it how you want to.

I do not understand the negativity of some reviews. The same attitude I meet many times against Macallan, where I ask myself everytime : did these people really taste the whisky ? The Famous Grouse is not a top whisky, I think everybody can agree on that, but it is also not a bad whisky. From the blended ones that I know ( Bells, JWRed, Teachers, Grant ) it is for me the best. I am not going to compare with single malts, they play in another league. The only blend I place above FG is JWBlack Label, because of its more complexity. But it also cost more than double of what I paid for FG, 15 euros on offer here, which is a steal !

This is hands down the best blended Scotch for the money. That is not to say there are not others that compare. The tasting notes above are spot on. I have spent far more money on certain single malts as well as blends, and dollar for dollar Famous Grouse wins hands down.

Perfect for any ocassion

The drink of choice for Dukes and working men alike. Great Scotch for every day.

I believe Famous Grouse has the highest malt content of all blended whiskey. It is so smooth on the palate.beautiful flavors come through at all stages of sipping this wonderful Scotch .

The only one that's alway's in the cabinet, for taste and price why would'nt you.