The Famous Grouse Smoky Black Blended Scotch Whisky, 70 cl

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Comparing it to my tasting notes for the Black Grouse, I am not convinced that the recipe stayed the same. Produced in Scotland, it is a blend of peated and non-peated malt whiskies that have been carefully aged in oak casks to create a complex and well-balanced flavour. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

The driver will input your year of birth into their device and may then require an ID check to complete the age verification process. The smoky influence of the peated malts is balanced by the trademark smoothness of The Famous Grouse to create underlying hints of cocoa and spice. Today is has become one of the most recognisable brands in the whole Scotch whisky world, and under the ownership of Highland Distillers became the first blend to have its own visitor centre, formerly located at the Glenturret distillery. The Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) is a rare relative of Scotland’s national game bird, the Red Grouse.My notes for the Black Grouse included peat and smoke followed by ginger and pepper notes, a woodiness in the palate with notes of oak and rich chocolate sweetness. Such as a driving license, passport, military ID card, national identity card or a proof of age card with the PASS hologram. Famous Grouse Smoky Black Whisky is a testament to the distillery's commitment to quality and innovation, and a must-try for any whisky enthusiast looking for something unique and memorable. With a long, smoky, aromatic finish, it’s hardly surprising that The Black Grouse was named The Best New Scotch Blended Whisky in Jim Murray’s 2008 Whisky Bible. These cookies allow us to create statistical analyses to determine which articles are the most popular.

Despite having lost its spiritual home with the sale of Glenturret in 2019, The Famous Grouse remains as popular as ever. Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. Other releases in the Famous Grouse portfolio include the Naked Grouse and Famous Grouse Bourbon cask whisky. uk accepts no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products by manufacturers or other third parties.The wood selection allows us to leverage unique flavours such as a toasted undertone, a brighter fruity note or something a little sweeter. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The nose is soft and musky, while subtle spices and dried fruit flavours contribute to a strong and aromatic body.

Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. A dark, handsome Grouse, Smoky Black has been expertly blended using a rare peated malt to produce a deliciously smoky yet sweet whisky. A characteristic of these budget blends is the very high grain percentage that leaves the dram (quite frequently) overly sweet and overwhelms many (if any) of the more peaty notes. The Famous Grouse's long-term commitment to excellence has been awarded the Royal Warrant by Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen, first established by Queen Victoria and maintained to the present day.Whilst we endeavour the ensure the continued accuracy of all product, pricing and nutritional data at all times, we do not accept liability for any inaccuracies or incorrect information contained on this site. The Smoky Grouse is not a bad whisky and will work nicely in a cocktail, but I am not sure that I will repurchase this bottle. The Famous Grouse Smoky Black whisky commemorates the black variety of the Grouse bird which can be found in varying different places between Wales and Northern Scotland. We love smoky whisky and decided to give The Famous Grouse another try - we'd tried it before and weren't impressed.