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Famous Grouse debuts Sherry Cask Finish

Blended Scotch brand The Famous Grouse has extended its portfolio with the release of its first Sherry cask-finished whisky.

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The Famous Grouse Sherry Cask Finish is a permanent addition to the brand’s range

Speyside malts were matured in Sherry-seasoned, European oak casks to craft Famous Grouse Sherry Cask Finish. The blend has been in development for two years.

Sanele Gwala, global senior brand manager at The Famous Grouse, explained: “This new, revived blend is finished in Sherry casks and butts seasoned in the region of Jerez, Spain. The aim was to create a blend that is slightly sweeter but still in keeping with the smooth and distinct DNA of classic Grouse.

“Once the blend is in its final stages of maturation, which involves the meticulous combination of hand selected malt and grain whiskies, The Famous Grouse master blender does not stop there; the full blend is married in ex-Sherry casks to further enhance their sweet, rich, and smooth characters.

“The Sherry Cask Finish is a decadent blend of festive flavours including chocolate, almonds, dried fruits, and sweet spices.”

The packaging pays tribute to the Spanish female capercaillie bird, part of the grouse family. This particular bird was chosen for its link to the product’s Spanish Sherry heritage, as well as its orange and red plumage, which ‘echoes the deep amber’ of the liquid.

The Sherry Cask Finish whisky is recommended served in a highball glass, with soda water and an orange wedge.

The bottling is available in 19 global markets.

The Edrington-owned brand recently released its first online-exclusive whisky, The Famous One.

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