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The Naked Grouse The Naked Grouse
(0.7l, 40%)
The naked truth: this Grouse is a full house
Back in the 19th century, Matthew Gloag sold wine (and various Whiskies) at his shop in Perth. When Queen Victoria came around in 1842, he was picked to supply wine to her party. In 1860, during the French Wine crisis, his son William started blending his own Whiskies and a few decades later, his nephew created a blend he called The Grouse. Soon, the blend became a big deal and the family renamed it to The Famous Grouse. Eventually, the distillery joined The Macallan and the Highland Park in a Spirits group. In 2011, a wild blended Scotch matured in ex-Sherry casks appeared and they called it The Naked Grouse and it was a smoother and sweeter addition to The Famous Grouse family.
Now, The Naked Grouse is a strong, independent bird, albeit still naked. It is an answer to an increasingly demanding clientele (both drinkers and bartenders) who want something unique with distinctive flavor. This Whisky made for "older millennials" is a masterful blend of different Malts, including Macallan, Highland Park, and Glenturret. It was first matured in American and European oak casks and finished for six months in barrels that used to hold oloroso Sherry. The Naked Grouse is designed as a "session Whisky" and it's best enjoyed neat or with cherry cola. Simple in design, fantastic in taste. It won a Silver and a Bronze at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2013 and 2014, respectively).
Back in the 19th century, Matthew Gloag sold wine (and various Whiskies) at his shop in Perth. When Queen Victoria came around in 1842, he was picked to supply wine to her party. In 1860, during the French Wine crisis, his son William started blending his own Whiskies and a few decades later, his nephew created a blend he called The Grouse. Soon, the blend became a big deal and the family renamed it to The Famous Grouse. Eventually, the distillery joined The Macallan and the Highland Park in a Spirits group. In 2011, a wild blended Scotch matured in ex-Sherry casks appeared and they called it The Naked Grouse and it was a smoother and sweeter addition to The Famous Grouse family.
Now, The Naked Grouse is a strong, independent bird, albeit still naked. It is an answer to an increasingly demanding clientele (both drinkers and bartenders) who want something unique with distinctive flavor. This Whisky made for "older millennials" is a masterful blend of different Malts, including Macallan, Highland Park, and Glenturret. It was first matured in American and European oak casks and finished for six months in barrels that used to hold oloroso Sherry. The Naked Grouse is designed as a "session Whisky" and it's best enjoyed neat or with cherry cola. Simple in design, fantastic in taste. It won a Silver and a Bronze at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2013 and 2014, respectively).
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Category
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StyleBlended Whisky
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RegionScotland
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CountryScotland
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Alcohol40%
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DistilleryFamous Grouse
Flavor Spiral™
About The Flavor Spiral
smoky
caramel
sweet
custard
sherry bomb
oak
dark cherry
cola
cocoa
What does The Naked Grouse taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in The Naked Grouse and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in The Naked Grouse and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Corner
Corner
First-class Whisky is taxed not only by the state but also by the angels. This refers to the 4% of Whisky that evaporates from the barrels every year
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Amber
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Smooth sherry aroma followed by notes of buttered toast, malt, peach and custard.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Sherried palate with notes of toffee, sultanas, raspberry jam, custard and caramel.
Finish
Medium finish with noes of oak and cocoa.
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Ratings & Reviews
Sharif,
Absolutely the most underrated blended scotch out there for the price. You really can't beat the value you get from this blended malt. The heavy first fill olorosso sherry casks make this scotch rich and taste of chocolate covered cherries, orange, and spice. I personally would choose this over Macallan 12 any day.
Jorge,
Didn't think I'd like as much as I did. Can taste the smoke and caramel... beyond that it escapes me. Very tasty, high up on favorites.
Vladislavs,
Good enough for it's price; a bit straight-forward but definitely worth trying
Mike,
Tried this at a scotch 101 tasting and really enjoyed it. Have had a hard time finding in a local store.
JACE,
Hands down the best bottle of Scotch to always have on stock! $40 and the profile is perfectly smooth with nice subtle cherry and sweet notes. Yum!
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