alc./vol: 40%
Proof: 80°
Vintage: Non-vintage
Aged: No age statement
Product of: United Kingdom
Launched at the at TFWA World Exhibition in September 2011, The Black Grouse Alpha Edition is a richer, smokier expression of regular The Black Grouse with a greater concentration of aged, peaty malt whiskies in the blend.
The black grouse is a rare bird native to the Scottish Highlands. To quote Edrington, the brand owner, "During the mating season the black grouse demonstrates flamboyance and machismo to establish himself as the alpha male. These two sides of his character inspired the Alpha Edition."
Sampled on 30/07/2013
Clear, deep coppery gold with polished gold highlights.
Freshly sawn oak and malty dried peat with espresso, dried seaweed, faint banana and currant fruit.
Opens with vegetal peatyness before bready malt, salty butter, crème caramel and spice.
Smoke wafts about a long, pleasingly malty finish cleansed by black cracked pepper freshness.
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