Blended Scotch
The Snow Grouse
Served ice cold, neat.
It has a very mild whiskey scent and a lighter colour than most Scotch.
The flavour seems to be a sharp bitterness that has no aftertaste.
I really didn't care for it, but it may just be that it's ice-cold and that takes away from the flavour. It's likely intended to be used more ina mix than straight - or straight in an attempt to get drunk. There isn't much to savour as a social sipping drink with friends. The main suggestion given for it is in sparkling lemonade with a large lime wedge. This does sound tasty, but I don't buy Scotch to cut it with other things.
The Famous Grouse
Neat, although recommended with ice or water.
It's become the baseline for blended Scotch to me. It has a mild flavour with some bite and smells distinctly of alcohol. After having some nice single malts, it is hard to go back to this.
The Dark Grouse
Neat, although recommended with cool water.
It smells the best of the three. I can't quite place the scent but it's mellow and thick. The colour of this one is distinctly darker than the other two. It has a full body and a bitter flavour that slowly morphs into sweetness as it lingers. You can feel it absorb into your tongue over about thirty seconds. I quite like this.
The Snow Grouse
Served ice cold, neat.
It has a very mild whiskey scent and a lighter colour than most Scotch.
The flavour seems to be a sharp bitterness that has no aftertaste.
I really didn't care for it, but it may just be that it's ice-cold and that takes away from the flavour. It's likely intended to be used more ina mix than straight - or straight in an attempt to get drunk. There isn't much to savour as a social sipping drink with friends. The main suggestion given for it is in sparkling lemonade with a large lime wedge. This does sound tasty, but I don't buy Scotch to cut it with other things.
The Famous Grouse
Neat, although recommended with ice or water.
It's become the baseline for blended Scotch to me. It has a mild flavour with some bite and smells distinctly of alcohol. After having some nice single malts, it is hard to go back to this.
The Dark Grouse
Neat, although recommended with cool water.
It smells the best of the three. I can't quite place the scent but it's mellow and thick. The colour of this one is distinctly darker than the other two. It has a full body and a bitter flavour that slowly morphs into sweetness as it lingers. You can feel it absorb into your tongue over about thirty seconds. I quite like this.
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