Famous Grouse

Review #2 - Whisk(e)y #2 Nose - light, sweet, with aromas of dark chocolate and fruit. Palate - initially drastically different from the nose, being harsh, with a strong and persistent alcohol burn. The aromas started to develop slightly on the second sip, having sweet, oaky notes, slightly fruity and with some pepper tingling the tongue (maybe even a slight smokiness to it). Finish - short-medium, with a slightly bitter note. However, once it reaches the stomach it is very acidic, heavy, dry, an aspect which I do not like at all. The nose is above expectations, the taste is okay, but the acidic sensation ruins the entire experience. Rating System: 5.0 - Perfect 4.5 - Exceptional 4.0 - Very Good 3.5 - Good 3.0 - Decent 2.5 - Average 2.0 - Below Average 1.5 - Barely Drinkable 1.0 - Undrinkable 0.5 - JB

A fast search suggests this is Scotland's top-selling whiskey. Does the public have good taste? Let's find out. Of the Grouse products, I have only sampled this one and the naked malt. Both feature an incredibly strong, rich maltiness with notes of vanilla, caramel, baking spices, and Manuka honey on the aroma, which I find very attractive. It goes down smoothly. The texture is somewhat thick, offering more honey and vanilla, with a whisper of smoke, barley, and berries. The conclusion is rather brief, with some spices appearing toward the end. Considering its affordable price as a blend, I believe the public is right. There's nothing to dislike about it. Actually, I find many positive aspects to this whiskey. Furthermore, when mixed with Disaronno, it creates an excellent Godfather cocktail.

Famous Grouse is a dependable blended Scotch. It's quite useful in cocktails but it isn't particularly complex or distinctive. I'd consider it a decent everyday drink. The nose is a bit dull with light malt and smoke. The palate starts with sweetness, followed by sherry, toffee, honey, and grain. The finish is not very long with a hint of spice and no burn. If you intend to use this in cocktails or as a simple everyday drink, then Famous Grouse is a safe bet, just don't expect to be amazed.

Nose: Honey Malt and butter cookies. Barrel char and dried red fruits. Palate: Light viscosity. Almost mirrors the nose. Malty, honey, shortbread cookie, barrel char, and mild spice. Finish: Fairly short. Sweet and dry barrel spices. Toasted grain. Summary: It perfectly fits the profile of an everyday sipper. Inexpensive, easy, and good enough to satisfy after a long day of work. It won't astound you, but not everything is intended to.

Nose: Mild, orange, malty Palate: Sweet and fruity with an ethanol taste Finish: Very short, citrus and a bit of an astringent and bitter taste Overall: Very one dimensional but the flavor that is there is okay, you can tell it's mostly young grain whisky but it's to be expected at such a low price, definitely not bad but it's boring compared to higher quality whiskies.

This is a great daily sipper. The cost is so comfortable that it works great when mixing a refreshing cocktail, but the quality is so outstanding that it is a comfortable sipper. It doesn't have the complexity of an aged single malt, but too many people, in my opinion, are focused on price and age as deal breakers when judging Scotch. $31.99 for 1.75 liters.