At first taste you'll be surprised by the light, aromatic, smokiness, of the peated malt whiskies. Then you'll be welcomed by the classic silky smoothness of The Famous Grouse. The finis is long and balanced, a memorable reward for a bold and individual choice.
A brash and bold blend with waves of grain, orchard fruits, and a sweet smoky note that acts as a backdrop for the generous portions fruit, oak, spice, and grain. well balanced with a growing smoke note that eventually gives way to vanilla, citrus, and p
Technical Notes The Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) is a rare relative of Scotland’s national game bird, the Red Grouse. Similarly, The Black Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, born out of a marriage of The Famous Grouse with Islay malt whiskies, is a breed apart. The smoky influence of the peated malts is balanced by the trademark smoothness of The Famous Grouse to create underlying hints of cocoa and spice. With a long, smoky, aromatic finish, it’s hardly surprising that The Black Grouse has been listed as The Best New Scotch Blended Whisky in Jim Murray’s 2008 Whisky Bible.