{"id":4247096459402,"title":"The Famous Grouse Smoky Black Scotch Whisky","handle":"famous-grouse-smoky-black-scotch-whisky","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhiskey: The Famous Grouse Smoky Black Scotch Whisky\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamous Grouse Smoky Black was renamed from Black Grouse at the end of 2015. This blend is based on peated Islay malts, and offers 'reassuring smoothness with aromatic, peaty flavours'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750ML\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 80 (40% ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e Matthew Gloag \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new name and packaging for the excellent 'Black Grouse' blend sees it become Famous Grouse Smoky Black. Although not mentioned by name anymore, the bottle still features a Tetrao tetrix, otherwise known as a blackcock. Originally named 'Black Grouse' after the rare Black Grouse, a rare cousin to the better known Red Grouse. Only around 5,000 male Black Grouse birds survive in Britain and 50 pence from each bottle of whisky sold is donated to the RSPB charity towards conservation work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFamous Grouse Smoky Black Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium, quite smoky. Solid peat note, rummy sweetness, touch of dry wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium, balanced. Peat smoke, caramel, spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Long, slightly peaty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew Gloag was a grocer and wine merchant at 22 Athole Street Perth, Scotland. Gloag purchased whiskies from distilleries around Scotland, and when Queen Victoria visited Perth in 1842, he was invited to supply the wines for the royal banquet. In 1860, his son, William Gloag, took over the company. Following the Great French Wine Blight the company began to look at creating its own blended whiskies around 1875. In 1896, William's nephew, Matthew Gloag (1850-1912), took over the family business. 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This blend is based on peated Islay malts, and offers 'reassuring smoothness with aromatic, peaty flavours'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750ML\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 80 (40% ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e Matthew Gloag \u0026amp; Son\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new name and packaging for the excellent 'Black Grouse' blend sees it become Famous Grouse Smoky Black. Although not mentioned by name anymore, the bottle still features a Tetrao tetrix, otherwise known as a blackcock. Originally named 'Black Grouse' after the rare Black Grouse, a rare cousin to the better known Red Grouse. Only around 5,000 male Black Grouse birds survive in Britain and 50 pence from each bottle of whisky sold is donated to the RSPB charity towards conservation work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFamous Grouse Smoky Black Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium, quite smoky. Solid peat note, rummy sweetness, touch of dry wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Medium, balanced. Peat smoke, caramel, spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Long, slightly peaty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew Gloag was a grocer and wine merchant at 22 Athole Street Perth, Scotland. Gloag purchased whiskies from distilleries around Scotland, and when Queen Victoria visited Perth in 1842, he was invited to supply the wines for the royal banquet. In 1860, his son, William Gloag, took over the company. Following the Great French Wine Blight the company began to look at creating its own blended whiskies around 1875. In 1896, William's nephew, Matthew Gloag (1850-1912), took over the family business. He created a new blended brand called The Grouse in 1896.\u003c\/p\u003e"}