ABV 40%
A beautifully mingled aromatic palette. But this whisky would have delivered more character if bottled at a higher strength.
Martine Nouet
The Famous Grouse
Brand
The Famous Grouse
Bottler
Finest
Expression
Blended
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Scotland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Harmonious. Butterscotch. Polished floor. Fruit cake. Oak and fruit combine.
Palate: Smooth, velvety. Pears poached in white port and vanilla. Oak is kept under control. A bit flat though.
Finish: Medium. Nutty with a touch of spice.
Comment: A beautifully mingled aromatic palette. But this whisky would have delivered more character if bottled at a higher strength.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Dry yet full with aromas of melting chocolate, hay loft, clover honey on toast. Dry sacking. Firm.
Palate: Stewed prunes, dark chocolate, earth, caramel toffee and light smoke.
Finish: Dried fruits.
Comment: This has breadth, but just lacks the depth of the others.
Score: 7.3
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