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!
I posted back on October 15, 2015 asking whether the Grouse had been changed. Evidently I was not the only one to notice a change in my old friend. Since then they have changed the label and the blend has more of a reddish cast...could it be they increased the Macallan in the blend? Ever the optimist, I purchased a new 1.75 L jug. Sadly, I am not impressed. I am seeking a new blend.
new blend tastes awful
Used to be my favorite! Things have changed and so arriverdici, au revoir and farewell.
I see your 2.5 star rating and am disappointed. Jim Murray thinks far more highly as do I. Enjoy this and the Black Grouse frequently.
Have not tried The Famous Grouse with the new bottle and label but have read the label. They no longer mention the single malts used in the blend. Same thing happened a few years ago when Grants "Family Reserve" changed from the yellow label that had some of the singles malts listed to the red label with no description at all. Entirely different blend. A note to the distilleries - please give the drinker of your product some credit. We do notice things like this.
