Whisky Review: The Famous Grouse "Smoky Black"

Scotch Whisky Review The Famous Grouse "Smoky Black" Category Blended Scotch Whisky Price Reasonable Distribution Widely Available Bottle Format 750 ml Closure Metal Twist off Cap Artificial Color Yes E150a. Chill Filtration Yes "Nose" (undiluted) I detect a sweet nose of sherry that is a distinct signature of this blend. With the sherry sweetness is also some peat, wood smoke and anise. "Palate" (undiluted) Sherry red fruits, sweet grains that meld with fennel, anise and hickory wood smoke. "Finish" (undiluted) Spiced smoke, oak, mackerel, kippers and bacon wrapped scallops. General Impressions In this category, I am impressed. The grain whiskies are not bitter or overly sweet. They are counter-balanced by the peated malt of the Glenturret Distillery. Nothing offensive here and the smoky backbone underneath the sherry body keeps reeling you in for another sip! Highly recommended!