The Naked Grouse

Famous Grouse Black Grouse Alpha (Famous Grouse)

Edrington sold their Black Bottle to Burn Stewart in 2003. They created the Black Grouse as a replacement and went a step further in 2012 with this Black Grouse Alpha Edition. It contains even more peaty whisky than the Black Grouse. While the peat is unmistakable and brings with it a hint of smoke – like a campfire that has just been doused – the...

Score 84/100

The Black Grouse

The Famous Grouse is a well known and generally well-crafted blend. They have a good number of decent and affordable whiskies to their name. The Black Grouse is one of the better known and more widely available offerings. Personally, I consider this to be one of the brand’s best releases. It’s an unpretentious, affordable, and likeable blend if...

Score 80/100

The Black Grouse

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 wrap my head around rye and, therefore, would not be able to produce a valid review, I have decided instead to review The Black Grouse (which, I...

Score 85/100

Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky

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 water makes this much easier to drink but also brings out the flavors beyond what you think would be possible. NOSE: Sweet caramel, Flowers and...

Score 68/100