Whiskey

The Famous Grouse

Origin

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland

Strength40%

Price Tier

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LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

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The people's champion. It is unpretentious and widely available, yet because of its high-quality malt content, it delivers a sherry-rich smoothness that punches well above its price.

The Library Note

Created in 1896 by Matthew Gloag in Perth, it was originally called 'The Grouse Brand' after Scotland's national game bird. It became so popular that 'Famous' was added in 1905. Uniquely, its blend is built around high proportions of sherry-cask aged malts from two of the world's most revered distilleries.

Sommelier's Perspective

THE NOSE

Light and crisp with notes of candied fruits, shortbread, and citrus peel.

THE PALATE

Balanced and creamy. Hints of dried fruit, soft spices like cinnamon and ginger, and a touch of oak.

THE FINISH

Medium length, smooth, and clean.

Sensory Profile

THE PERFECT SERVE

The 'Grouse & Soda': 2 oz Famous Grouse, tall glass with ice, top with soda water and a lemon wedge. The definitive Scottish everyday highball.

Composition

Malted Barley

Corn

Rye

Spring Water

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

A blend of fine grain whiskies and high-quality single malts (including Macallan and Highland Park), married in oak casks for up to 6 months before bottling.

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