Famous Grouse Vintage 1987 / 12 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Famous Grouse
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £150
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Smokey
- Description
- A rare 12-year-old blended malt from Famous Grouse, using whiskies distilled in 1987 and bottled in the late 1990s. The vatting combines multiple malt distilleries into a rich, sumptuous profile that impressed critics on release. This vintage expression showcases the blender's skill in balancing diverse malt characters into a cohesive whole. A footnote in Famous Grouse's experimental premium releases, suitable for collectors interested in the brand's heritage bottlings.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Famous Grouse Vintage 1987 / 12 Year Old Blended Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Famous Grouse (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, fruity and sweet character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, smokey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A rare 12-year-old blended malt from Famous Grouse, using whiskies distilled in 1987 and bottled in the late 1990s. The vatting combines multiple malt distilleries into a rich, sumptuous profile that impressed critics on release. This vintage expression showcases the blender's skill in balancing diverse malt characters into a cohesive whole. A footnote in Famous Grouse's experimental premium releases, suitable for collectors interested in the brand's heritage bottlings.
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