WH-FG-017 The Famous Grouse GOLD RESERVE 12 YO

🥃 The Famous Grouse Gold Reserve 12 Years Old

The Famous Grouse Gold Reserve 12 Year Old is a premium aged expression from Scotland’s most iconic blended Scotch brand. Matured for a minimum of 12 years, this whisky delivers a refined balance of rich malt character and smooth oak maturity.

Crafted from a blend of the finest single malts — including whiskies from The Macallan and Highland Park — and select grain whiskies, this expression elevates The Famous Grouse’s trademark smoothness into a richer, more luxurious experience.

🧾 Features & Details

• Brand: The Famous Grouse

• Expression: Gold Reserve 12 Years Old

• Type: Blended Scotch Whisky

• Region / Origin: Scotland

• ABV: 40%

• Bottle Size: 700 ml (standard)

• Maturation / Cask Details: Matured for at least 12 years in oak casks, allowing the blend to develop layers of honeyed sweetness, toasted malt, and gentle spice.

• Status: Premium aged release; sought-after by collectors and fans of classic Scotch smoothness.

👃 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Aromatic and inviting with honey, dried fruit, toffee, and subtle sherry influence, underpinned by toasted oak.

• Palate: Rich and creamy; flavors of malt sweetness, caramel, vanilla, and gentle spice, harmonized with soft notes of sherry wood and baked apple.

• Finish: Long, smooth, and warming with lingering tones of oak, toffee, and sweet spice.

🌟 Independent Review Highlights

• Admired for its depth and maturity uncommon in blended whiskies of its range.

• The 12-year age statement ensures consistency and complexity.

• Highlights the signature smoothness of The Famous Grouse, enhanced with richer malt influence.

• Often described as a “bridge” between approachable blends and luxury-aged Scotch whiskies.

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

• Ideal For: Whisky enthusiasts seeking a step up from the classic blend, gift buyers, and collectors of aged expressions.

• Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed neat or with a drop of water to open up the honeyed and sherried layers.

• Collectible Notes: The Gold Reserve 12 YO is admired for its balance of accessibility and refinement — a premium expression that remains approachable and beautifully presented.