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    7. Famous Grouse Whisky

    Famous Grouse Smoky Black 70cl Whisky

    Scotland • 70cl • 40%
    Number of reviews:(102)
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    Famous Grouse

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    Scotland

    distillery/brandFamous Grouse Whisky
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    Famous Grouse Smoky Black

    A new name and packaging for the excellent 'Black Grouse' blend sees it become Famous Grouse Smoky Black. Although not mentioned by name anymore, the bottle still features a Tetrao tetrix, otherwise known as a blackcock.

    Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

    Nose

    Medium, quite smoky. Solid peat note, rummy sweetness, touch of dry wood.

    Palate

    Medium, balanced. Peat smoke, caramel, spice.

    Finish

    Long, slightly peaty.

    Winner of 3 spirit awards

    Silver
    Silver
    Scotch Whisky - Blended - 2017
    International Wine & Spirit Competition
    Silver
    Silver
    Scotch Whisky - Blended - 2019
    International Wine & Spirit Competition
    Silver
    Silver
    Blended Whisky - Up to 12 Year Old - 2019
    Scottish Whisky Awards

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    Price Drop-£0.51
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    102 reviews
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    Lovely flavour

    Not a big fan of smoke or peat, but this was surprisingly good and easy to drink. Probably my favourite blend atm

    Laurence Oct 8, 2021

    Brilliant for its price point

    Great value for money and well drinkable. Lightly peated plus sweet sherry/rum taste. Slightly unrefined around the edges at first, but this soon disappears once you get into it. When available at £14 on offer in supermarkets it's a steal!

    Boomer Sep 28, 2021

    Excellent value

    Nothing wrong with this renamed blend from my long time favourite house, though I would hesitate to label it smokey. A hint of peat in the aftertaste but no more than that. Overall a very satisfying blend and at less than £17, a most friendly price.

    Marc James Jul 13, 2021

    Smoky Black is my favorite budget blend, smooth & mellow.

    Black Grouse is my favorite budget blend. I was first referred to it by Ron White (over the TV) and it was a very good recommendation. It's smooth, mellow, and I have no guilt putting it over ice.

    Frank H. Jun 18, 2021

    Pleasantly surprised

    I actually quite enjoy Smoky Black. It's well balanced for a budget blend with a mix of sweet and smoke. Certainly not the heavy smoke you get from some Islays, but it's definately there and this is an easy sipper. My favourite budget blend I've tried so far.

    Master of Malt Customer Jun 17, 2021

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