The Famous Grouse Smoky Black 1L
You know that gentle wisp of smoke off the nyama choma grill? Bottle it, soften it, wrap it in dried fruit and spice, and you've basically got Smoky Black. It's regular Famous Grouse with the lights dimmed and a campfire lit in the corner. Easy enough to pour neat after a long day, characterful enough to keep a whisky nerd talking. Smoky, not scary. The full litre means you won't be rationing it.
First sniff is warm and musky, soft smoke drifting up rather than punching you. Then the sip lands fuller than you'd expect for a blend: dried fruit, a little toasted malt, a curl of spice, and that gentle peat smoke threaded all the way through. It finishes long, smoky and aromatic, the kind of warmth that hangs around for the next chat. Approachable peat, basically. If proper Islay monsters scare you off, this is the friendly way in.
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Where it's from
This is Scotland's doing, blended by Edrington, the crew behind the Famous Grouse name. Smoky Black is the grown-up reboot of the old Black Grouse, relaunched in 2015 with more peat in the recipe. Part of that smoke comes from a peated version of Glenturret, which happens to be one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland. So there's real heritage hiding behind the easy price.
Quick questions
- What is the price of The Famous Grouse Smoky Black 1L?
The Famous Grouse Smoky Black 1L is KSh 4,329 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does The Famous Grouse Smoky Black 1L taste like?
Soft, warm and musky on the nose, then full-flavoured with dried fruit, spice and a gentle ribbon of peat smoke. The finish is long, smoky and aromatic. Approachable smoke, not a peat bomb.
- What is the ABV of The Famous Grouse Smoky Black?
It's 40% ABV, standard strength for a blended Scotch.
- How do I serve it?
Neat with a splash of water, or over ice. It also makes a great smoky highball topped with soda or ginger ale, or a smoky whisky sour.
- What pairs with it?
Anything off the grill loves it, especially nyama choma and smoked ribs. It's also lovely with aged cheddar, dark chocolate or a handful of roasted nuts.
- Where is The Famous Grouse Smoky Black from?
Scotland. It's blended by Edrington and is the successor to the old Black Grouse, with peated malts including a peated Glenturret giving it that smoke.
- Is it a peated whisky?
Yes, but gently. It blends peated malts with grain whisky for a lightly smoky style, so it's a friendly way into smoky Scotch rather than a heavy Islay-style dram.
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The Famous Grouse Smoky Black 1L price in Kenya
Buy The Famous Grouse Smoky Black 1L online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 4,329. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
