Famous Grouse Smoky Black

Underrated! Slightly smoky and peaty. A great daily supper if you’ve already had a few pours of the good stuff and can’t taste it anyone anyway. Gets better the more you drink!

On the nose that smoke is present but dissipates rather quick. But the smoke I’m getting is more ash than anything. Second and third nose bring out a touch of honey and a briny quality. (I’ve seen that note posted a lot on here) First sip is that ash like smoke that fades to like bitter walnuts. Once acclimated to the ash smoke it turns more to the typical Famous Grouse flavors of that brine and honey again. Overall I like it. I thought Johnny Walker Black was a bit softer and more rounded, but I would buy this one again! Cheers!

A very pleasant, slightly smoky whiskey. Really great for the price.

I would compare this pretty favorably to Johnnie Walker Black, with a $10 cheaper price tag where I live. Only knock when comparing would be a slightly thin, watery, mouth feel. Actually prefer this stuff to Bowmore 12.