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!
The worst whisky I've ever drunk. It smells and tastes terrible
I've been drinking scotch for around 50 years. I care more for the Highland scotches. When I first tasted Famous Grouse at a scotch tasting I was told it was a blend of a couple of Highland scotches. It tasted smooth and balanced and more expensive than the $20/Fifth price in Oregon. While it's crept up in price a bit it is still my go-to blend.
Normally a fan of Islay malts, particularly Lagavulin 16. However, a recent convert to the Aldi Glen Marnoch Islay malts …. given a xmas gift of Famous grouse and I'm not going to complain. It's a drinkable more than pleasant tipple. Remove the snobbery enjoy the warmth that's Scotch
Great value whisky, can taste the sherry notes much better than Bells
It is clear to me that there is an organized effort to denigrate this fine blend. This is my favorite blended scotch. There is a reason that it remains the best-selling scotch in Scotland. My suggestion to all is give it a try, taste it and ignore the opinions of others. The palates of those that squander their review may be a reflection of their personalities not the scotch.
