Famous Grouse Smoky Black 70cl Whisky

Name: Famous Grouse Smoky Black 70cl Whisky
Brand: Famous Grouse
SKU: 45961
Price: 19.53 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.5 (103 reviews)

Scotland • 70cl • 40%

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Award: Silver, Scottish Whisky Awards, 2019

Winner of 3 awards

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Style

Blended Scotch Whisky

Region

Other Scotch Whisky

Country

Scotch Whisky

Distillery/Brand

Famous Grouse Whisky

Dimensions

W:7.5cm x H:31cm x D:7.5cm

Weight

1.29kg

Allergy information

This product does not contain any notifiable allergens.

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.

Customer Rating

3.5

103 reviews

5 Stars33

4 Stars25

3 Stars17

2 Stars11

1 Star17

Reviews for Famous Grouse Smoky Black

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Nothing "smoky" about it

I didn't expect anything like Johnny Walker's "Double Black", but there'e really nothing "smoky" about this blend. Very disappointing to say the least. Too artificial/fake. One of the reviewers described it perfectly " train soot blended with a cheap grain". Spend 5 extra bucks for any other blend, it'll probably be well worth it.

Robert Terlikowski May 28, 2017

Pretty good blend

I've tried a few blends recently just to prove to myself that malt is really worth the money. There's no doubt you can taste this is a blend - no masking that sweet graininess - but the presence of higher quality peated malts makes this much more enjoyable than standard Grouse or Grants. The smokiness is on the subtle side but for the price range I'd say not bad.

Master of Malt Customer May 4, 2017

I think it's great!

Wow. Looking at all the negative reviews of this blend here makes me question my own taste, but I happen to think it's great! I love the peaty malts, with my favorites being Laphroaig, Bowmore, and Highland Park. So I know a good "smoky" malt when I taste it. In my opinion, for the money this can't be beat. I love the regular Famous Grouse, too.

Master of Malt Customer May 3, 2017

dirty smoke

like train soot blended with a cheap grain. ill try it as cocktail 'smoker' but definitely inferior to black grouse.

Master of Malt Customer May 1, 2017

Not great. Pay more, get Much better.

A very heavy nose of school plimsolls. A pleasent enough taste, but very inferior to Black grouse.

Master of Malt Customer Apr 12, 2017