Famous Grouse is one of the world's most popular blends, and the best-selling Scotch whisky in Scotland. This whisky is a nicely balanced, malty blend which was first made in 1896. It went on to be known as The Famous Grouse, with the name registered in 1905. Around eighty years later, the company was awarded a Royal Warrant. The blend represents great value for money, and it also works beautiful in whisky-based cocktails. Delicious.
A perennial favourite with critics and connoisseurs alike, Famous Grouse whisky is a superb blend with a great deal of character. Today, more than 2 million cases are sold annually, making it one of the most popular whiskies in the world.
A crisp, light nose offering up notes of toffee apples, hints of dried flowers and biscuity barley.
Balanced, biscuit-laden palate with a core of thick, creamy malt. Just a hint of spice and the vaguest whisper of smoke really bring a great deal of complexity.
A slightly sweet, malty finish.
A very malty, biscuity blend. It's easy to see why this is so popular in Scotland!
Lovely stuff.
I've heard a lot 'bout the old Grouse from my late dad, amongst others. Mostly good. Never astonishing but nice value for money. What I've tried was of what some consider NEW Grouse. I dunno. Never had the other. But there MUST have been an OLD Grouse, a better one that helped the brand earn its stars. 'Cause its not this one. It's bland, synthetic, short and I can't figure out what mixer deserves such ruel fate as being mixed with this. Maybe I'm missing a point but I'd have Red Johnny any time over this. Half a star, since the bottle is useful.
I taste grouse on my first Scotland trip in the 80s and loved it since. But the new bottle and design have ruined it. Taste and quality is one thing, but the optics are also important. Haven't bought it since, but yesterday in Istanbul airport I found a few bottles with the old design.
I love this blended
A beautiful soft creamy malt with a sweet aftertaste.
