Famous Grouse Port Wood Finish

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 20 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Fragrant. Dried apricots. Some syrupy notes. Butter. Treacle toffee. Slight burnt grass, peat. Palate Starts dry. Toasted almonds. Very nutty. Creamy sweetness in middle. Clean toffee. Lemon. Finish Restrained spiciness. Ginger. White pepper. Comment Port wood can add toffeeish and spicy flavours, rounding out a whisky without adding an obvious wine flavour. That is what happens here.

Dave Broom Nose Sweet and silky. Hint of honey, nut and bracken along with red fruits, raisin and plum pudding. Light smoke. Palate A sweet start. Very fruity/winey, redcurrant jelly. Finish Sweet. Wine gums. Comment Doesn’t like water. Is it Grouse – or something new?