Famous Grouse

Famous Grouse Finest Scotch Whisky 6 Year Old, Bourbon & Sherry Cask, 1970, 43%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 10
Average Score
Avg 86
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Description

The Famous Grouse is a blended Scotch whisky, first produced by Matthew Gloag & Son in 1896. It was renamed The Famous Grouse in 1905 after its success. This bottling is from the 1970s and is a blend of malt and grain whiskies, known for its balanced and smooth character. The brand was acquired by Highland Distillers in 1970.

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Dec 1, 2025SGD 39.47
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Nov 3, 2025SGD 49.24
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Nov 3, 2025SGD 47.28
Region
Scotland
Age
6 Years
Vintage
1964
Bottled
N.A
ABV
43%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Famous Grouse
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon & Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Bottle
Series highlights
N.A
Historical context
Brand sold to Highland Distillers in 1970
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Very clean and appetising, with a gentle floral character.
Palate
There is a much greater presence of peat in the taste than the nose suggests. The smokiness quickly hits the palate and then tapers off.
Finish
The finish is surprisingly long and warming.
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