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!
Much too sweet.
This was my grandfather's favorite. And therefore it was my first taste of the beautiful world of whisky. I have been drinking a lot of this. Very good for the price. My grandfather passed away 20 years ago, and my taste buds have developed and demand more. I've been exploring more complex whiskies in recent years. This is nevertheless a decent dram. Still love you, grandpa Henrik. John.
Hey, for less than $16 per bottle here in St. Louis at Total Wine & Liquor, this blend is a steal! Wonderful flavor, honey-smooth...this is my go-to Scotch that doesn't break the bank. And its cousin, the Smokey Black, is awesome, too. My favorite single-malts are Laphroaig, Highland Park, and Bowmore; I love the peaty flavor of the Islay and Orkney malts. But spending $40+ U.S. on these faves doesn't sit well with the wife, so they're a treat when I do buy them. Hence, my everyday choice of the Grouse. Can't be beat for the money IMHO.
Very nice taste, slightly too hard to drink after one drink but I put this down to my inexperience with whiskey and my tolerance to its strong overwhelming flavour.
I have The Grouse years ago and it was very smooth, and a great sipping whisky for a little southern girl of Scotch Irish heritage. I have bought a very large bottle and want to have a party for my son and his in-laws. What pairing of food would go well with Rob Roy cocktails. Have not tasted new so do not know if awful. Hell, i hope not. It was extremely smooth when i was in my late 30s. Now almost 70. What pray-tell could have changed?
