An interesting offering from the Grouse family of blended whiskies, this one has been aged in first-fill sherry butts, and consists heavily of (apparently) Macallan and Glenturret and Highland Park. Color me intrigued! Thanks to Rob Martin for the sample! Bottled at 43% ABV, let's just drink the damned stuff!
Nose: Wow! Surprisingly rich - butter, toasted nuts, brown sherry, figs, raisins, more butter, hints of cherry cough syrup, big vanilla french toast notes. Delectable nose.
Mouthfeel: Surprisingly thick and chewy.
Palate: Unfortunately this thins out quite a bit on the palate - but it's still pleasant. Red and white grapes, a little more buttered toast, salted caramel, and some oak char.
Finish: Pepper and oak and sherry fruit - actually the finish kind of redeems the palate a bit, as all the disparate elements come together harmoniously and the finish lasts quite a while.
Verdict: For the price, can't beat this. Macallan Lite on the nose, Highland Park Lite on the body, lovely finish that pulls it all together. Someone did a great job blending this. Superb addition to the Grouse family.
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