The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky review

Matthew Gloag & Son Ltd. started the Famous Grouse production in 1897 and nowadays it’s been made by The Edrington Group. Named after the famous British moorland bird called red grouse (lagopus lagopus scoticus), which is Scotland’s national game bird.

“It has been the highest selling whisky in Scotland since 1980” says Wikipedia (3/13/2015).

Master of Malt says it contains whisky from Glenrothes, Macallan and Highland Park. After Highland Distillers purchased the brand in 1990, Glenturret distillery has been the home of “The Famous Grouse Experience”, award winning visitor attraction. Glenturret malt is being used in Black Grouse, though. Apart from the bad, grainy finish, there is some malt whisky influence in a good way. Still, The Famous Grouse is only a decent Scotch. Okay for a blended dram but I’d still go with the likes of Teacher’s or Black Grouse, for example.

Like MRS. DOUBTFIRE – you know, it’s a household dram

This is more on the “household whisky” side. Better to use for cooking or night out partying. Like Mrs. Doubtfire, spicy firecracker. Something to keep in your kitchen cabinet.