Famous Grouse

Blended Scotch Whisky

Most recent reviews of 24:

Tasting notes by hunggar on 21st Mar 2013
Who put cognac in my whisky? 86/100

Tasting notes by Tomba on 14th Jan 2013
can't expect more for this price 78/100

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77

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  • Famous Grouse 100% Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years - Who put cognac in my whisky?

    By hunggar on 21st Mar 20132013-03-21T15:56:00

    86

    I have always kind of overlooked The Famous Grouse because I always see it in my local 7/11 among the other discount blends. I used to buy the straight forward blended bottling as a mixer. My buddies and… read more

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  • Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky - can't expect more for this price

    By Tomba on 14th Jan 20132013-01-14T21:50:00

    78

    nose: a lot of young whisky involved here, so a stronger alcohol note is perceptible. compared to single malts this blend appears obviously quite diluted to the nose. nevertheless, sweet tones, honey, … read more

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  • The Black Grouse - Mr Grouse has a pipe!

    By Eddieb101 on 1st Jan 20132013-01-01T13:26:00

    72

    This is the second Whisky i currently have in my collection (small i know). Firstly this has the standard Famous Grouse blend in it but with some other peat based malt added in. This creates in my op… read more

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  • Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky - Scotlands Favorite but not mine!

    By Eddieb101 on 30th Dec 20122012-12-30T03:09:00

    68

    This was the first Whisky i ever tried and to be frank it didn't agree with me the first time although since i have matured and got over the initial alcohol kick. I found that adding a small drop of cool… read more

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  • The Black Grouse - Peated Grouse

    By bourbondrinker on 22nd Dec 20122012-12-22T20:28:00

    77

    Quite oily whisky, with citrus emerging behind the peat. On the mouth the peat dissapears behind citrus & spice, but re-emegres to take control on a good long finish. Interesting

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  • The Black Grouse - Great manners (For a bird)

    By McGrain on 7th Aug 20122012-08-07T18:56:00

    77

    Nose: Infusing without being intrusive. Quite polite and small. Shy peat notes. Mouth: Lots going on! A very interesting surprise. Much more insistent than the nose but still not aggressive - it's all… read more

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  • Famous Grouse 18 Year Old - Macallan on the nose, but no cigar.

    By galg on 25th Jul 20122012-07-25T08:24:00

    81

    Nose: Big Sherry. Very Macallan-esque with butter and toffee on top. Palate: The palate is also influenced by sherry , dried fruit, and some malt and spice. It’s not very impressive, but nice. Finish… read more

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  • The Black Grouse - Peaty Bird

    By Victor on 19th Jul 20122012-07-19T01:36:00

    85

    Nose: moderate peat, sweet malt, licorice, roses, and a little brine Taste: lots of peat on the palate, very sweet, moderate brine and tart lemon. This dries the tongue. These are strong and deep fla… read more

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  • The Black Grouse - Canada Day!

    By TheConscience on 3rd Jul 20122012-07-03T04:36:00

    85

    It's Canada Day weekend, so of course I should be reviewing some fine Canadian whisky. However, I have already reviewed my Canadian single malts, and have only Alberta Premium on hand. Since I cannot yet… read more

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  • Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky - The Reason we drink single malt

    By Mountrain on 5th Apr 20122012-04-05T22:55:00

    49

    The nose smells of oak and the smell of polished wood. A sweet underbelly of vanilla exists faintly. I was stuck in a cheap bar for this one, reduced to trying a blend. I thought I would give it a go… read more

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