Famous Grouse Smoky Black Whisky 70cl

Smoky, bold, and ridiculously easy to enjoy, this Famous Grouse Smoky Black Scotch whisky is the bottle you reach for when you want that cozy, bonfire vibe without committing to a full-on peat monster.

It’s a blended whisky from Scotland that leans into smoke on purpose, then balances it with the softer, rounder side you’d expect from a Speyside-friendly profile. So you get layers, not just ash and heat. The smoke leads, but it doesn’t hog the whole conversation.

What makes it worth your shelf space is how it lands that “weeknight interesting” sweet spot. Big flavour, zero fuss. Pour it when you’re craving something warming and savoury, or when your usual Scotch feels a bit too polite.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Campfire smoke, toasted oak, a hint of citrus peel, and a touch of honeyed malt.
• Taste: Peaty smoke up front, then dark fruit (think raisin and dried cherry), baking spice, and a malty sweetness that rounds the edges.
• Finish: Drying smoke and gentle pepper, with lingering oak and a faint cocoa-like warmth.

This is also a handy “bridge whisky” for anyone whisky-curious. If you’ve been eyeing smoky Scotch but don’t want your first sip to feel like licking a fireplace, this is the friendly on-ramp with real character.

And if you’re the person who likes to compare bottles, Smoky Black makes a great side-by-side with lighter Speyside-style drams. You’ll catch how the smoke changes everything, how it pulls out spice, deepens fruit, and makes the finish feel longer.

Fun Fact: The Famous Grouse name comes from Scotland’s national game bird, and the brand became so widely poured that it earned the nickname “the people’s whisky” long before that was a marketing line.