Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
- Distillery
- Famous Grouse
- Region
- Other Scotch
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £150
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Toasted, Sherried
- Description
- This 12-year-old Famous Grouse blend features spirit from six distilleries—predominantly Macallan and Highland Park with Glenrothes, Tamdhu, Glengoyne, and Bunnahabhain—all distilled in 1989. A historical snapshot of the brand's blending philosophy from over three decades ago.
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ABV
40%
Age
12 yr
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is a 12-year-old blended from Famous Grouse (Other Scotch, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — honey, vanilla, malt extract, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 12-year-old Famous Grouse blend features spirit from six distilleries—predominantly Macallan and Highland Park with Glenrothes, Tamdhu, Glengoyne, and Bunnahabhain—all distilled in 1989. A historical snapshot of the brand's blending philosophy from over three decades ago.
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