The Famous Grouse 12-year-old

The Famous Grouse 12-year-old

3.1
★★★

2 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
12 years
ABV
40%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Blended Whisky
Bottling Year
early 2000s

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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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1#1

Right, this dram’s got a proper toii note—like toffee but a bit wonky, init 😅. A soft whisp of smoke, no messin’, and a syrupy smoothness that just sits nice at the back. 🍯✨ Little kiss of oak, maybe a whisper of somethin’ herbal, like a walk through a damp orchard. Feels like a cosy, well-worn leather chair by the fire. Proper comfy. 👍 Lingers wiv a gentle, warm spice, none of that harsh nonsense. Sipping it neat is just dead chill. 🥃

2#2

Right then. Poured myself a wee dram. The nose is lovely, a proper hug in a glass. 🤗 Getting sweet honey and a bit of toasted bread. Maybe some stewed apple? It's very inviting. First sip... oh, that's smooth. Smoove as silk, actually. 😌 It coats the tongue with this rich, buttery toffee and a hint of dark chocolate. There's a spicy kick right at the end, like a gentle reminder it's there. The finish is long and warming. Leaves a lovely, sweet, oaky taste. You can feel it sitting right in your chest. Perfect for a chilly evening. 👍 Aye, very enjoyable. Nothing harsh about it at all.

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