Famous Grouse Large Bottle

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

Snow Grouse

Nose: Well... alcohol is present. Maybe something citrus. Hard to tell really. Poor seems a good word. Taste: Caramel abound.... and little else. Finish: I do believe that somebody forgot to add a finish. Balance: This is consistently dull. Thought I'd give this a try as it was on offer. On a personal note I feel I've wasted my money. To my taste...

Score 57/100

Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky

Gold appearance; subtle, floral nose, hints of vanilla spice; medium light body with light, crisp grains giving way to oak; very tight balance. A warm and clean finish, with a spicy afterglow. This is a solid, very pleasant dram with some character of it's own. Interestingly, my recent tasting of "Johnnie Walker Double Black" suggested...

Score 82/100

The Black Grouse

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 there and coats the mouth accordingly but without rushing you. Peat first but it sweetens up nicely through the smokey overtures with perhaps a very...

Score 77/100