Famous Grouse

Famous Grouse The Black Grouse Alpha Edition, 2012, 40%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 19
Average Score
Avg 74
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Description

The Alpha Edition is a richer, smokier expression of the award winning Scotch Whisky. This beautifully mature and complex blend has a higher, older malt content delivering much more depth to this richly sweet and smoky blend. On the nose the Alpha Edition is sherbet sweet. Deeper exploration provides warmth and richness, before a lingering, velvety, smouldering, smoke-filled finish.

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PanecoVerified Retail Listing - Updated Apr 7, 2026SGD 77.00
Region
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Age
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Vintage
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Bottled
2012
ABV
40%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Famous Grouse
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
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Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
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Cask no.
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Batch
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PPM
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Barley
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Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
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Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
1440
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw cap
Presentation
Gift Box
Series highlights
Alpha Edition is a richer, smokier version of The Black Grouse.
Historical context
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Special release
Initially Travel Retail Exclusive
Allocation
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Nose
Toasted orange peel, cinnamon sticks, and dark chocolate with a sherbet sweetness. Earthy notes, distant peat aroma, and subtle vanilla. [cite: Paneco, 1, 7, 17, 21]
Palate
Sweet vanilla and caramel with creamy toffee, developing into a dry smokiness. Rich dark chocolate, dried apricots, and plums balanced with charred oak. [cite: Paneco, 1, 7, 17, 21]
Finish
Lingering, velvety, smouldering, smoke-filled finish with hints of spice and oak. [cite: Paneco, 1, 7, 10, 17, 21]
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