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Famous Grouse 18 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 43%
Famous Grouse

Famous Grouse 18 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 43%

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 12
Average Score
Avg 86
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Description

Created in 1896 by Mathew Gloag, it was initially called the Grouse Blend but the 'Famous' prefix was added in 1905 after the success of the brand. Owned by the Edrington Group, it is stablemates with Highland Park and Macallan and was awarded the Royal Warrant in 1984. The blenders still work by the same four fundamentals as they always have: foundation (sticking to the Gloag family traditions); finest (keeping up the high quality); flavour (creating aroma through maturation); and fusion (perfecting the ideal blend). This 18-year-old expression is a blended malt, meaning it contains no grain whisky, and is crafted from fine single malt whiskies, including The Macallan and Highland Park. It has been described as a sophisticated and mature whisky, offering a harmonious blend of rich, sweet, and spicy flavors with a smooth, well-rounded character. The range was discontinued around 2007.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 108.33
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 98.47
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 78.81
Region
Other Scotch Whisky
Age
18 Years
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
N.A
ABV
43%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Famous Grouse
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle with box
Series highlights
18 Year Old
Historical context
First produced by Matthew Gloag & Son in 1896; 'Famous' prefix added in 1905; Awarded Royal Warrant in 1984.
Special release
Discontinued in most markets, but still available in Taiwan at one point.
Allocation
Taiwan (after discontinuation in other markets)
Nose
Rich and complex with notes of dried fruits, honey, and toffee, complemented by hints of oak and subtle spices. Other notes include Christmas cake, macerated dried fruits, butter, sour apples, orange rind, wood, tree bark, caramel, Asian plums, cinnamon, allspice, anise, brown sugar, almonds in toffee, dark chocolate, dried cherries, Manuka honey, and musty dunnage.
Palate
Smooth and well-balanced, featuring flavors of sweet malt, dark chocolate, dried apricots, and a touch of vanilla and spice. Other notes include raisins, dates, figs, creamy mouth-feel, caramel, apples, cherries, banana bread, sour dough bread, faint smoke, nutmeg, unsweetened orange juice, fudge, marshmallow, and butterscotch.
Finish
Long and warming with lingering notes of oak, fruitcake, and a gentle spice. Other notes include melted dark chocolate, pinch of nutmeg, heather, gentle peat, hazelnut coffee, butter, Grand Marnier, charcoal, metallic note, plums, dried apricots, bitter herbs, and floral sake.
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