Famous Grouse Celebration Blend Wade Decanter

Famous Grouse Married Strength

This Famous Grouse was married – hence the name – in so-called marrying tuns. It contains 70% grain whisky, from four grain distilleries, upholstered with Macallan, Highland Mark, Glenrothes, Tamdhu, Glenturret, Glengoyne, Bunnahabhain and a few others. Nothing is known about the age of the whisky, but I presume most will be between 6 and 8 years....

Score 78/100

Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky

I was looking for a basic blend that I haven't tried that I could also use for mixed drinks. Famous Grouse is a blend of mostly grain whisky (65%) and an arrangement of The Macallan, Glenrothes, and Highland Park malts. Nose: Light with cut flowers, red apples, assorted grains/malts, a slight tinge of red berries and a little smoke. Not to bad for...

Score 73/100

Famous Grouse The Famous Grouse Sherry Cask Finish

Nose: the first thing I notice is a whiff of smoke. This is no Islay Mist, but definitely something peaty in the mix. Then there is honey, marmalade, and a tangy, salty note. The more I think of it, this reminds me a bit of a smoked honey ham. Taste: crisp and smoky-sweet. Light bodied with malty sweetness at the tip of the tongue and some...

Score 77/100

Snow Grouse

I first saw this bottle in an international terminal in Malaysia. I knew it was a blend but something about the art of with a picture of a ptarmigan was rather catching. Such a pretty illustration. I kept it in mind and was surprised to see it reach Australia a few months later. Nose: Grain whisky of course, caramel, vanilla, lacking depth. ...

Score 57/100