When I was in Scotland a couple of years ago, I never met any Scottish blends before. But the evening after I arrived, being in a pub. The barkeeper says: Have you tried scottish liquor before? I sad no, he smiles and said: I have something you wanna discouver. He a glass on the bar and poured some liquer in. He said: Here you are. Taste our finest blend, When I take a nip. I was surprised about the taste close my eyes and really enjoy it. After that evening I put that on my list of highlights a I took a small bottle in my suitcase. Since than, sweet Scottish memories are going through my mind when I even smell that unique taste!
This was my second experience with Scotch whisky. My first was when I was young, it was JW Red and it was very unpleasant. I rather enjoyed Grouse and it made me want to experience more/better whiskies.
try red again with a bit of ice water in it, think the peat notes and robust flavours will surprise you, its a good neat sipper contrsry to popular beliefs knocking it down ,its a unique whisky not found much with the over hyped cherries etc its what whisky should taste like and a reference to others imo but of ou like milder sippers j&b rare is also good
I'm still a whiskey newbie, and this is my favorite -- it's too smooth. I tried the smoky black, Canadian club, crown royal, jack, Glenlivet founders 1824( really good, don't know why so many hate it)
I was always a whyte and makay man ( can't justify single malts ),but having gone for the famous grouse as it was on offer, I have to say its as smooth a blended whiskey as I've had, especially for Scottish!
I need to HIGHLY recommend trying the Naked Grouse which is by the same bottling company as the Famous Grouse. The Naked version is a blended malt scotch whisky and I found it (here in the U.S. anyway) at 43%. Indeed the contributing malts from what I've gathered come from Glenturret, Highland Park, and Macallan.... Delicious and an INSTANT favorite for me............ SLAINTE!
@@rogerrabbit8756 Very much so and a STEAL at just over $25 after tax where I find it-----tastes like something that should cost more (to me anyway)..... The price is only two to three dollars more than the standard Famous Grouse per 750 ml bottle....
Totally agree. Naked Grouse is superb and in my opinion very much superior to Monkey Shoulder which is marketed and advertised extensively, and Naked Grouse not very well known.
@@cliffnorman178 Agreed. I've had Monkey Shoulder and while it is a decent blended malt scotch, the Naked Grouse is MUCH more flavorful and at the same time less expensive.....
This is the only Whiskey that I enjoyed the taste, I don't like mixing so I tried a few of the more known Whiskeys in my Country but I hate all of them,most are too aggressive for my taste, but this is the best one just to pour a little out after a hard day and enjoy it in silence.
No complaints. Only a strong salt flavor after salty meals. My notes, nougat, toffee. Brown sugar, white pepper, Vanilla cigar, sea salt. Very similar to the 3 musketeers candy bar.
That’s the best cheap scotch, perfect as it is, with ice or mixed with coke. It’s nothing special and this it’s special about. It’s the Toyota Corolla of whiskies. Not something to talk about but always there to do the job.
My favourite cheap blended whisky is Teachers. I think Benedict made a video about it some two years ago. This one is nice, of course. Cosidering its price, it is a bargain. But taste is a bit raw. Which is expected. Teachers has a lot of malt content and it affects the taste, a lot of smoke as well.
The Ruffled Grouse is the State Bird of Pennsylvania. Not sure how that translates to Scotland. I really like this Whisky. Nice finish, too.. Thx, Horst for the review. 😎
Really? In Brazil, with very high taxes and after travelling more than 3000 kilometers from Scotland, costs less than 25 dollars or 100 brazilian reals.
@@CanalTRech Yeah Alcohol is quite expensive here in Norway. For a pint of beer you will usually need to pay close to €10. That being said - Norway is one of the most expensive countries in the world so it is not just about the alcohol.
Snob. Didn't take a second sip. I have all kinds of whisky in my collection (blends 18yr old single malts etc) and always, FG is somehow special tasting and satisfying.
Great review.. I haven’t had Famous Grouse for a while. I think I would prefer Teachers over it. Would you do w review of the Lidl Whiskey 🥃: Queen Margot.. there is an 8 YEAR OLD blend for about €18, I think it would make an excellent review as it’s a Highland blend!
I still haven't tried the Grouse, but Teachers is my definite go-to for cheap everyday sipping. I still haven't found a blend in the same price range that has the same character and richness of flavor.
I was given a bottle of this by someone before I ever drank whisky. Since then I've got into whisky but drink "good" single malt whiskies so this kinda sits there being ignored, will need to have it at some stage
it's re-reviews nowadays :) actual famous grouse is not what it was... i can't really recommand it anymore. for same price there are decent single malt (glen grant for example)
The smell and flavor profile of this whisky is not my choice. I've tasted a variaty of whiskeys over the years and this one make me reconsider Scotland whisky is over rated.
Weird. I can't digest Jim and Jack without Coke. As for Jameson, Johnny, Ballantine, Grant's, Scottish Leader, Tullamore Dew I can't force myself to drink them at all. Where as The Famous Grouse I can actually enjoy without any external help.
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Agree, this brand has gone way down hill in the last few years, used to be excellent, poured the last bottle down the drain, too much grain whiskey, no malt.
The volume of your speaking fads in and out - very irritating. You should be more aware that one moment you speak loud enough to be heard and the next moment, I can't understand half the words you say and try to guess at what they are and turn up the volume and then you revert to speaking too loud only to return to whisper mode. The listening experience was more than enough for me to hit the dislike button. So, you are older than the hills, put yourself forward as an expert, and lack fundamental speaking skills. Maybe you should try a new line of work that excludes verbal communication. Cheers! It's been real, and it's been fun, but your UA-cam channel ain't real fun.
I thought the bottle and white background was just a picture put in during editing until you moved it. 😅
me too!
Dammit, wish I hadn't read you comment and saw the magic first hand
When I was in Scotland a couple of years ago, I never met any Scottish blends before. But the evening after I arrived, being in a pub. The barkeeper says: Have you tried scottish liquor before? I sad no, he smiles and said: I have something you wanna discouver. He a glass on the bar and poured some liquer in. He said: Here you are. Taste our finest blend, When I take a nip. I was surprised about the taste close my eyes and really enjoy it.
After that evening I put that on my list of highlights a I took a small bottle in my suitcase. Since than, sweet Scottish memories are going through my mind when I even smell that unique taste!
I doubt he said those words. A Scottish man wouldn’t use the word “liquor”
So, what was the "finest blend" that you were offered ?
A fine blend. Never disappoints me.
What about Grants or Bells?
@@gustavjansson6499 Oh my good god no stay far away from Bell's
@@BBCBOY919 Is the nose and the taste that bad?
@@gustavjansson6499 one of my favourite are the grants
@@starfish258852grants is also one of my favourites
This was my second experience with Scotch whisky. My first was when I was young, it was JW Red and it was very unpleasant. I rather enjoyed Grouse and it made me want to experience more/better whiskies.
Game Czar same here 🤔😋
try red again with a bit of ice water in it, think the peat notes and robust flavours will surprise you, its a good neat sipper contrsry to popular beliefs knocking it down ,its a unique whisky not found much with the over hyped cherries etc its what whisky should taste like and a reference to others imo but of ou like milder sippers j&b rare is also good
I'm still a whiskey newbie, and this is my favorite -- it's too smooth. I tried the smoky black, Canadian club, crown royal, jack, Glenlivet founders 1824( really good, don't know why so many hate it)
I was always a whyte and makay man ( can't justify single malts ),but having gone for the famous grouse as it was on offer, I have to say its as smooth a blended whiskey as I've had, especially for Scottish!
I need to HIGHLY recommend trying the Naked Grouse which is by the same bottling company as the Famous Grouse. The Naked version is a blended malt scotch whisky and I found it (here in the U.S. anyway) at 43%. Indeed the contributing malts from what I've gathered come from Glenturret, Highland Park, and Macallan.... Delicious and an INSTANT favorite for me............ SLAINTE!
Yeah its good stuff.
@@rogerrabbit8756 Very much so and a STEAL at just over $25 after tax where I find it-----tastes like something that should cost more (to me anyway)..... The price is only two to three dollars more than the standard Famous Grouse per 750 ml bottle....
Totally agree. Naked Grouse is superb and in my opinion very much superior to Monkey Shoulder which is marketed and advertised extensively, and Naked Grouse not very well known.
@@cliffnorman178 Agreed. I've had Monkey Shoulder and while it is a decent blended malt scotch, the Naked Grouse is MUCH more flavorful and at the same time less expensive.....
Baker grouse is sweet lemonade. Stick Ti the original OR Just go for MacAlen
It makes a lovely whisky & ginger ale. Better than all the other mixing whiskies I have tried.
My favoutite... Nice and simple..
I enjoy it once a week with wild mushrooms, plants or fruits I pick from the forest...
Very smooth and palatable. The only Scotch Whiskey that I prefer neat, without ice. Excellent, inexpensive choice for folks new to Scotch.
To me my choice is Vat 69, but I never say no to Famous Grouse. Simple, yet adequate.
This is the only Whiskey that I enjoyed the taste, I don't like mixing so I tried a few of the more known Whiskeys in my Country but I hate all of them,most are too aggressive for my taste, but this is the best one just to pour a little out after a hard day and enjoy it in silence.
No complaints. Only a strong salt flavor after salty meals. My notes, nougat, toffee. Brown sugar, white pepper, Vanilla cigar, sea salt. Very similar to the 3 musketeers candy bar.
I was worried at first when I saw it was on the bottom shelf at the liquor store. But after trying it, I was completely delighted by it
Definitely better the JW Red. Apart from its low price point, can't wait to finish it and move on to better whiskies to drink on the neat.
That’s the best cheap scotch, perfect as it is, with ice or mixed with coke. It’s nothing special and this it’s special about. It’s the Toyota Corolla of whiskies. Not something to talk about but always there to do the job.
My favourite cheap blended whisky is Teachers. I think Benedict made a video about it some two years ago. This one is nice, of course. Cosidering its price, it is a bargain. But taste is a bit raw. Which is expected.
Teachers has a lot of malt content and it affects the taste, a lot of smoke as well.
Teachers is great aroma like high quality whisky
@@ssunil4205 Yeah, it's surprisingly good for a low end whisky.
A bloke at work used to flog a cheaper version for a fiver,the famous goose.
Hahaha brilliant 👏
The famous grouse does it's job as a mixer and a beer chaser .
David Owen it taste horibble
@@olav9931 wich is better?
peter E Fireball is better
peter E Fireball is the only whiskey that taste Nice
Why would u need a chaser for beer
never try this but the Smoky Black really impressed me!
@@danwright5592 amazon had it for £15 I bought 3 bottles bargain very good for a day to day whisky
I love this blend
Are you going to be doing the black, Smokey, and naked Grouse as well?
- Patrick
The Ruffled Grouse is the State Bird of Pennsylvania. Not sure how that translates to Scotland. I really like this Whisky. Nice finish, too.. Thx, Horst for the review. 😎
Informative and interesting as always. Thanks! By the way - here in Norway a bottle of Famous Grouse costs about €50.
RIP whisky lovers in norway then, 50 is what I get my lagavulin 16 for in the netherlands...
Really? In Brazil, with very high taxes and after travelling more than 3000 kilometers from Scotland, costs less than 25 dollars or 100 brazilian reals.
@@CanalTRech Yeah Alcohol is quite expensive here in Norway. For a pint of beer you will usually need to pay close to €10. That being said - Norway is one of the most expensive countries in the world so it is not just about the alcohol.
Stian Bye Unless you shop at the airport; then you pay €15 for a litre of akvavit. (Whenever I’m in Norway, I always bring back some local alcohol.)
$27.99 usd for a 1.75L
i am noticing the sherry cask in both aroma and taste quite forward actually
Currently sat watching 👀 this ..... smashed think I may have to watch it again.... can't remember anything... Famous Grouse 😁 hits ya like a buss 🚌 🤪
That a Bulova Lunar Pilot? Nice :D
I was introduced to famous Grouse and would recommend it to any whisky lover
Horst, please review the Naked Grouse blended malt. Thank you.
thank you for share your knowledge.
What would it take me to have one delivered to Zambia (Africa)?
I think it’s pretty good for the price
Sir how to become an whiskey expert to give review .
Please let ke know 🙏
Snob. Didn't take a second sip. I have all kinds of whisky in my collection (blends 18yr old single malts etc) and always, FG is somehow special tasting and satisfying.
Great review..
I haven’t had Famous Grouse for a while. I think I would prefer Teachers over it.
Would you do w review of the Lidl Whiskey 🥃: Queen Margot.. there is an 8 YEAR OLD blend for about €18, I think it would make an excellent review as it’s a Highland blend!
I still haven't tried the Grouse, but Teachers is my definite go-to for cheap everyday sipping. I still haven't found a blend in the same price range that has the same character and richness of flavor.
I like it
This version have Macallan and Highland park in your composition ?
I was given a bottle of this by someone before I ever drank whisky. Since then I've got into whisky but drink "good" single malt whiskies so this kinda sits there being ignored, will need to have it at some stage
Has it got ginger in it then
This guy could do a perfect Christopher Walken impersonation
Perfectly fine whisky for the price, nothing great, but nothing offensive either.
famous grouse was my go to when making rusty nails.
Definitely better than the JD in its price range. Isn’t it?
Yeah for sure!
Today I bought highland park 14 as a beginner. It’s a bit harsh for me :)
@@levanabrzeniwhat the hell is JD???😮😮😮
Decent blend. Much better then White horse or William lawson
1.75 L @ $27.00 just up the street at my local discount beverage store.
it's re-reviews nowadays :)
actual famous grouse is not what it was... i can't really recommand it anymore.
for same price there are decent single malt (glen grant for example)
It taste like it was aged in a garbage barell
The bitterness is to harsh for me sorry
The smell and flavor profile of this whisky is not my choice. I've tasted a variaty of whiskeys over the years and this one make me reconsider Scotland whisky is over rated.
A unique melon taste.
Yum yum
Famous Grouse more like famous goose
Also known as low flier
Meanwhile in Finland thats 40 euros....
Really? Wow
Just bring a bottle -to not bring one is disrespectful - to drink the hosts it inexcusable
Princess Margaret's daily drink.
Lets be honest. It's not a good blended scotch whisky.
As if man just swished that round his mouth like that no effort
It's cheap and does its job
I can sum up this whisky as a straight sipper, in one word ... shit
I love jack d, Jim beam Jameson ect but this I can't seem to get into, it doesn't sit well with my taste buds
Because you are poor new world trash
Jack is for burning the mouth Jim is if you only like water without taste and Jameson is really just with Ginger Ale tasty
Weird. I can't digest Jim and Jack without Coke. As for Jameson, Johnny, Ballantine, Grant's, Scottish Leader, Tullamore Dew I can't force myself to drink them at all. Where as The Famous Grouse I can actually enjoy without any external help.
Купил его сегодня в виде 0,05L=крайне неприятное пойло((( Я разочарован! Покупал в одной из популярных алкосетей. Живу в России. Вряд ди это подделка. Хотя кто знает? Почему он так популярен в Шотландии? Ни вкуса, ни цвета, ни запаха((( Отвратительно!😮😮😮
This whisky is bitter. That's it from my personal experience
Cant stand it. Sour fusel oil and wet cardboard.
He struggled through this one indeed.....this is one of the worst blends in the world. The things they make him do...I felt sorry for him.
Agree, this brand has gone way down hill in the last few years, used to be excellent, poured the last bottle down the drain, too much grain whiskey, no malt.
The volume of your speaking fads in and out - very irritating. You should be more aware that one moment you speak loud enough to be heard and the next moment, I can't understand half the words you say and try to guess at what they are and turn up the volume and then you revert to speaking too loud only to return to whisper mode. The listening experience was more than enough for me to hit the dislike button. So, you are older than the hills, put yourself forward as an expert, and lack fundamental speaking skills. Maybe you should try a new line of work that excludes verbal communication. Cheers! It's been real, and it's been fun, but your UA-cam channel ain't real fun.
😮
Worst whisky for the price