Famous Grouse 12 Year Old Gold Reserve (1L)
- Distillery
- Famous Grouse
- Region
- Other Scotch
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £79.99
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- From the Other Scotch region, Famous Grouse 12 Year Old Gold Reserve earns a solid 5.0 rating, with 'Honey' being a commonly shared note. This blend marries age with affordability at £79.99 for a liter, prompting thoughts of either a great find or a blend that's better on paper. Its rich profile of 'Vanilla', 'Malt Extract', and 'Toasted' invites curiosity. Hard to resist, isn't it?
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ABV
43%
Age
12 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£79.99
✦ Neatly Summary
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old Gold Reserve (1L) is a 12-year-old blended from Famous Grouse (Other Scotch, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — honey, vanilla, malt extract, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
From the Other Scotch region, Famous Grouse 12 Year Old Gold Reserve earns a solid 5.0 rating, with 'Honey' being a commonly shared note. This blend marries age with affordability at £79.99 for a liter, prompting thoughts of either a great find or a blend that's better on paper. Its rich profile of 'Vanilla', 'Malt Extract', and 'Toasted' invites curiosity. Hard to resist, isn't it?
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