The Famous Grouse blend was conceived by a Perth based grocer and drinks merchant named Matthew Gloag. In 1860, his son, William Gloag assumed control of his father’s company and started blending whisky. It was in 1896 that William’s son, named Matthew for his grandfather, controlled operations, creating the Grouse brand in 1897. During the early 20th century, blended whisky was a very popular product and the Famous Grouse went from strength to strength.
Today, the Famous Grouse is the second best-selling blended Scotch whisky in the UK and the 32nd biggest drinks brand worldwide. Furthermore, it is heralded as Scotland’s favourite drink. The blend is made up of noteworthy components; whisky from The Macallan, The Glenrothes and Highland Park are included, though 65% of the spirit content is made up of grain whisky.
The Famous Grouse is also notable for being the first blending company to release a cask finished blended whisky. The company founded The Famous Grouse Experience at the Glenturret distillery and the experience is as much a museum for whisky distillation as it is about the Grouse brand.
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A 30 year old blended malt from one of Scotland’s favourite brands. Amongst the malt whiskies blended, the box states Macallan and Highland Park feature therein.
A great top of the range Famous Grouse, a really enjoyable 30 year old blended malt.
A great top of the range Famous Grouse, a really enjoyable 30 year old blended malt.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter / 100 Years Wooden Box
This attractive decanter is gilded with 24 carat gold and depicts a ‘Summer in the Highlands’ by artist Stanley Todd.
This particular example was part of a limited 500 bottle release to celebrate the Centenary of the brand.
Bottle number 197
The pictures are from the actual bottle frond and back, if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
The legendary Famous Grouse as depicted by Royal Doulton.
A ceramic decanter from Royal Doulton containing 75cl of Famous Grouse blended Scotch whisky. We estimate this was produced in the 1980s. The single malt whiskies used in The Famous Grouse blend include the Edrington-owned Highland Park and The Macallan. Its emblem is the Red Grouse, Scotland’s national game bird.
Please note: These bottles were sold unsealed by the producer.
Due to the various ages or not ages of bottles and their seals, condition of liquid is at the buyer’s discretion and no claim can be lodged against failure leakage in transit.
We are unable to cover minor/cosmetic damage to the box or boxes in transit.
Famous Grouse Highland Decanter / 100 Years Wooden Box
This attractive decanter is gilded with 24 carat gold and depicts a ‘Summer in the Highlands’ by artist Stanley Todd.
This particular example was part of a limited 500 bottle release to celebrate the Centenary of the brand.
Bottle number 410
The legendary Famous Grouse as depicted by Royal Doulton.
A ceramic decanter from Royal Doulton containing 75cl of Famous Grouse blended Scotch whisky. We estimate this was produced in the 1980s. The single malt whiskies used in The Famous Grouse blend include the Edrington-owned Highland Park and The Macallan. Its emblem is the Red Grouse, Scotland’s national game bird.
Due to the various ages or not ages of bottles and their seals, condition of liquid is at the buyer’s discretion and no claim can be lodged against failure leakage in transit.
We are unable to cover minor/cosmetic damage to the box or boxes in transit.
The Famous Grouse Malt Whisky Aged 21 Years was discontinued in 2007 because it was so expensive to make! Now it has become a prized collectors item both for the quality of the Malt Whisky, it’s packaging and of course its rarity. Absolute luxurious gift box with royal purple silk lining. Pssst there is a lot of Macallan 21 Year Old in the bottle…
The Famous Grouse Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 21 Years Old is created from the finest Single Malt whiskies in the World, including the Macallan 21 Year Old ($400 per bottle) and Highland Park 21 Year Old ($200 per bottle). Each of these individual Single Malts have been left undisturbed in sherry casks for a minimum of 21 years. Only then are they lovingly brought together and married in cask, allowing the whiskies extra time to blend together to create the exceptionally smooth and rounded character of the Famous Grouse 21. Sadly this much loved 21 Year Old Malt Whisky was discontinued in the early 2000’s and is now a much sought after rarity that appreciates in value each year. Gift boxed in a plush purple box will purple silk lining and brass fittings.
A bottle of The Famous Grouse Centenary Decanter blended whisky, produced to commemorate the 100 years containing 100% Scotch whiskies blended and bottled by Matthew Gloag and Son Ltd. Presented in a Wade porcelain decanter, gilded with 24-carat gold and depicting a ‘Summer in the Highlands’ by artist Stanley Todd.
The box carries a royal warrant by appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Depicting a Scottish Grouse in the Heather scene. The decanter features ‘Summer in the Highlands’ by the Scottish Artist Stanley Todd, depicting the Red Grouse in its natural habitat.
40% ABV / 70cl
A 12 year old vintage malt from the iconic Famous Grouse brand, containing whiskies from six different distilleries, mostly Macallan and Highland Park alongside Glenrothes, Tamdhu, Glengoyne and Bunnahabhain, all distilled in 1989.
Please note rusting to tin lid.
This is a premium blended malt produced from whiskies distilled in 1987 and bottled at 12 years old.
This is bottling of Famous Grouse – 1987 Vintage, which was released following the success of the 1986 vintage. This vatted malt from Famous Grouse includes Highland Park and Macallan.
This bottle was part of a private collection – if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
A 18 year old blended malt from Grouse for the Asian on trade market.
Contains both Macallan and Highland Park.
A bottle of Famous Grouse housed within a ceramic ‘Highland’ decanter. First blended by Matthew Gloag & Son in 1896, as of 2013, it has been the highest selling brand of whisky in Scotland since 1980.
An older 12 year old Famous Grouse Gold Reserve now discontinued.
This gift set includes two centenary glasses.
A rather interesting release from The Famous Grouse back in 2004, made with a blend of malt whiskies distilled in 1992.
Following the success of the 1989 vintage comes this new vatted malt from Famous Grouse. A big step up in quality from the standard blend, with Highland Park and Macallan again featuring in the mix.
This bottle was part of a private collection – if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
A bottle of The Famous Grouse Finest Scotch Whisky. This has a 1980s.
This bottle was part of a private collection – if you’d like more detailed photos just get in touch!
Just like in the 15 Years that I reviewed earlier I find a peculiar Aroma in the 12 Years that I can’t quite place. It’s something that reminds me of Cooked Vegetables with a little added Sulphur but that doesn’t make a lot of sense, does it. Anyway, it’s clear that there are some Refill Macallan Ex-Sherry casks in the mix. The rest is mostly Glenrothes I think while it’s very hard or even almost impossible to detect Highland Park. Is there the faintest puff of Smoke in the background? It could be but I’m not gonna put a lot of money on that. On the Nose, this Famous Grouse has Sweet notes but there’s a slightly Sour touch to it as well. I find Toasted Barley, Toast with a mix of Butter and Margarine, light Honey, Toffee, Caramel, Hay, Dried Apricot, Apples, Plums, Nuts, light Vanilla, Orange, Nougat and hints of Espresso and Milk Chocolate. The Alcohol is not fully integrated. At this price level, it’s not at all bad but objectively speaking there’s not too much of interest going on.
The Snow Grouse
Like the hardy ptarmigan or the snow grouse as it is known in the Scottish Highlands, this Scotch is perfectly at home in severely cold conditions. Try it neat after it has been exposed to a short spell in the Arctic conditions of your freezer.
The Famous Grouse
Serve a measure of The Famous Grouse in a large tumbler. Add water to taste.
The Black Grouse
A timely innovation from Famous Grouse – this blend is based on peated Islay malts, and promises ‘reassuring smoothness with aromatic, peaty flavours’.
Wonderfully, the Snow Grouse is a grain whisky, designed to be drunk cold. What a brilliant idea! In fact, they recommend you have these stuff straight from the freezer.
The Famous Grouse Sherry Cask Finish has aromas of cocoa, sherry, cherries and light oak. Sweet on the tongue by the Sherry tones, herbs and some fruit. The aftertaste is full of flavor with notes of chocolate and spices.
The Famous Grouse 16 year-old double matured special edition is a sublime blend of eight different whiskies. Gently married over time and matured twice to ensure a depth of flavour, the blend is expertly finished in a combination of first fill Spanish sherry casks and first fill American Bourbon casks. It is presented in a signed collector’s pack, designed by artist Vic Lee. An award-winning illustrator and renowned storyteller, his style focuses on the delightful juxtapositions between tradition and modernity.
The Famous Grouse blended Scotch whisky, which has been allowed to marry in specially selected Port casks, a variation on the classic recipe that really comes through on the finish with notes of dark red fruits.
This special bottling was presented to Edrington employees to celebrate sales in 2010. Also included is a branded Glencarin glass.
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