Famous Grouse Vintage 1989 70cl, 40%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Golden amber.
Nose: Sherry fruit, dried raisins, figs, honey, orange peel, milk chocolate, vanilla, soft smoke, cinnamon and polished oak.
Palate: Smooth and rounded, with dried fruit, citrus, honeyed malt, chocolate, gentle smoke, vanilla, nuts, soft spice and oak sweetness.
Finish: Medium to long, silky and sweet, with sherry fruit, honey, citrus peel, soft smoke, vanilla and lingering oak spice.
Description
Famous Grouse Vintage 1989 12 Year Old 70cl, 40% is a rare blended malt Scotch whisky from The Famous Grouse, bottled as part of the brand’s Vintage Malt Whisky series. This release was made using malt whiskies distilled in 1989 and bottled at 12 years old, making it far more collectible than the standard Famous Grouse blend.
This vintage release contains malt whiskies from six distilleries, with specialist references listing Macallan and Highland Park as the main components, alongside Glenrothes, Tamdhu, Glengoyne and Bunnahabhain. All were distilled in 1989, giving the bottle a clear vintage identity.
The style is rich, smooth and mature, with sherry fruit, dried raisins, figs, citrus, honey, chocolate, soft smoke, vanilla, spice and oak. It is a very interesting bottle for Famous Grouse collectors because it belongs to the older vintage-dated blended malt side of the brand.
Why Choose Famous Grouse Vintage 1989 12 Year Old 70cl, 40%
This bottle stands out because it is a vintage-dated 12 year old blended malt from The Famous Grouse. The 1989 vintage, malt-only composition and older presentation make it more distinctive than a regular blended Scotch bottle.
For drinkers, it offers a smooth and mature profile with dried fruit, sherry sweetness, honey, chocolate, citrus, soft smoke and oak spice. For collectors, the Vintage Malt Whisky identity, 1989 vintage and 12 year old age statement make it a strong addition to a Famous Grouse collection.
Ideal For.
This bottle is ideal for Famous Grouse collectors looking for the 1989 vintage release.
It is ideal for whisky drinkers who enjoy older blended malt Scotch with dried fruit, sherry richness, honey, citrus, vanilla, chocolate, soft smoke and gentle oak.
It is also ideal for collectors building a range around Famous Grouse vintage bottlings, older blended malts, discontinued releases and Matthew Gloag & Son whisky presentations.
Product Details
Product Name: Famous Grouse Vintage 1989 12 Year Old.
Category: Blended Malt Scotch Whisky.
Brand: The Famous Grouse.
Bottler: Matthew Gloag & Son Ltd.
Country: Scotland.
Series: Vintage Malt Whisky.
Vintage: 1989.
Age Statement: 12 Years Old.
Bottle Size: 70cl.
ABV: 40%.
Cask Type: Oak casks.
Known Malt Components: Macallan, Highland Park, Glenrothes, Tamdhu, Glengoyne and Bunnahabhain.
Style: Vintage blended malt Scotch whisky.
Barcode Reference: 5010314017101 listed by Whisky Auctioneer for this release.
Packaging: Original box if supplied with the bottle; confirm from stock condition.
Bottle Count: No confirmed limited bottle count was found for this release.
Collector’s Note
Famous Grouse Vintage 1989 12 Year Old has strong collector appeal because it belongs to the older Vintage Malt Whisky series and carries both a vintage and an age statement. These details make it much more interesting than regular Famous Grouse releases.
This bottle is especially attractive because the 1989 vintage is known to include respected malt components such as Macallan and Highland Park, with other named distilleries also included. For collectors of Famous Grouse, blended malts and older Scotch whisky releases, it is a very desirable bottle.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.995 kg |
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