famous grouse 18

[doc]

I have been a single malt fan for several years now and have tended to favour single malt over blends because surprise surprise ,they taste better. .Recently I purchased a Famous Grouse 18 at our local supplier and I note that it is a malt blend .I can find only limited info on the net so can anyone enlighten me as to it's make up? has it been bulked up with a batch whisky? I havn't opened it as yet but I do remember a 12y/o version I drank and enjoyed some years ago

[Novice Scotch Fan]

Can't tell you much other than it is a vatted malt, meaning a blend of single malts (Highland Park and Macallan). I rather like it. It is a huge step up from 12 year old bottlings by FG.

[Doug1937]

Can't help you with the 18, but the 12 was one of the best drams I've ever had. It was hard for me to make the bottle last a week! Probably try the 15 next, and then the 18.

[doc]

The bottle has been opened now and it is as N/S/Fan said .It is a really nice drop .Thanks for the info ,I like both H/Park and McCallams so this one hit the spot .I got it for NZ$56 (about US$41) so at that price I am on my way back to get a case first chance I get

[RogerB]

As has been said, the Famous Grouse 18 is a vatted malt(not blended), and his made from a mix of Macallan and Highland Park.

[lockejn]

I understand Glenrothes is featured prominently in the Grouse line as well.