Famous Grouse GOld Reserve

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 17 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Soft, rounded. Dry oloroso sherry. Juicy oak. Palate Syrup maltiness. Flavours develop. Vanilla. Fresh, sweet, lemon. Spiciness. Aniseed. Ginger. Finish Incredibly long. Tobacco? Underpinning of peaty dryness. Comment A superb job of blending. When I tasted this whisky on its own, I thought it was good, but not especially distinctive. Tasted among its competitors, it was one of the standouts.

Dave Broom Nose Clean and spicy unreduced with roasted toasty notes, citrus fruit/honey. Water brings out a wet grass, sandalwood edge. Good soft grain. Rich with some complexity. Palate Well-weighted in the mouth opening into a silky mix of toffee, runny honey, dry spices and a marshmallow-like-mid-palate. Finish Well balanced, with unobtrusive dry wood. Comment A cracking juicy dram.