Famous Grouse

Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky

Famous Grouse claims to be Scotland's number one selling blended whisky, selling over 40 million bottles each year. Nose: The nose is very smooth and delicate with flowers and fruit, apples in particular. It is a surprisingly rich nose for such a light whisky. Spices make an appearance after the flowers and fruit. Palate: More apple comes through...

Score 86/100

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

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 1987 Vintage

Just like the 10 Year Old Malt, this is a Blended Malt (previously Vatted Malt), but this time of 12 year old single malts, all distilled in 1987. This one also contains Macallan, Highland Park and Glenrothes, so I expect is to be much like the previously tasted 10 Year Old, which I liked - a lot! Oh, yes, that nose is absolutely stunning. Even...

Score 85/100