Famous Grouse 12 Year Old Gold Reserve
- Distillery
- Famous Grouse
- Region
- Other Scotch
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £79.95
- Community rating
- 4.93 / 5 (15 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Malt Extract
- Description
- Famous Grouse's now-discontinued 12-year-old Gold Reserve premium blend featured a higher malt content from celebrated distilleries including Highland Park and Macallan, offering depth beyond the brand's core expression.
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ABV
40%
Age
12 yr
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old Gold Reserve is a 12-year-old blended from Famous Grouse (Other Scotch, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Rated 4.9/5 by the community. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — sherried, honey, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
Famous Grouse's now-discontinued 12-year-old Gold Reserve premium blend featured a higher malt content from celebrated distilleries including Highland Park and Macallan, offering depth beyond the brand's core expression.
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