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The Famous Grouse smoky black/ The Black Grouse

The Famous Grouse smoky black or the Black Grouse was first released in 2007 for the Swedish Market and is the peaty version of The Famous Grouse. They used fully matured Islay whisky, my guess is Caol Ila, and blended with the Famous Grouse. A very enjoyable scotch at an affordable price. NOSE: Peat notes,Continue reading “The Famous Grouse smoky black/ The Black Grouse”

Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 years old

Chivas Royal Salute 21 is, quite probably, the crescendo of smoothness for blends at this price range. Smoothness in whisky is hard to explain properly. I believe smoothness is two things; The lack of overpowering sensations in your nose and palate when drinking it and that “oh, now I feel it!” thought that pops inContinue reading “Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 years old”