The Famous Grouse Mixed Up in a Seasonal Buck, Orchard Cooler and a Famous Coffee
The Famous Grouse is one of Scotland’s most well-known and best-selling blended Scotch whiskies, renowned for its smooth and balanced character. First created in 1896 by Matthew Gloag & Son, this whisky has become a staple in bars and homes worldwide. The blend combines high-quality malt whiskies, including The Macallan and Highland Park, with carefully selected grain whiskies to achieve its signature rich and mellow flavor. With its iconic red grouse emblem, The Famous Grouse is a symbol of Scottish tradition and craftsmanship, making it a favorite choice for whisky lovers across generations. Why not mix up a couple cocktails with this epic whisky? We’ve got some suggestions below.
What’s in the bottle? The Famous Grouse is an iconic blend of grain and malt whiskies, delivering bright, fruity notes.
Appearance – Full golden, clear and bright
Aroma – Candied fruits, buttery shortbread, citrus peel
Taste – Soft warm depth, with bright fruity notes
Finish – Smooth, perfectly balanced
The Famous Seasonal Buck
A light, fruity and sweet seasonal delight with fresh fruit and zesty lemon perfectly compliment The Famous Grouse.
50ml The Famous Grouse
12.5ml Lemon juice
3 Muddled strawberries
5ml Sugar syrup
Ginger beer
1 Highball glass
Cocktail shaker
Add ice to glass and stir to chill
Add non-carbonated ingredients to shaker
Shake for 10 seconds, then fine strain into glass
Top with ginger beer, and garnish with a strawberry and mint
Orchard Cooler
Fresh mint and sparkling apple. All perfectly balanced by The Famous Grouse.
50ml The Famous Grouse
5ml Lemon juice
Sparkling apple juice
Handful of mint
Ice
1 Highball glass
Fill a highball glass with ice
Pour The Famous Grouse, and add the lemon juice
Top with sparkling apple juice
Garnish with a lemon twist and mint
Grouse & Grapefruit
The classic combination of fine whisky with a refreshing citrus tang and just a hint of honey, all served over ice and topped with soda for a seriously refreshing experience.
50ml The Famous Grouse
50ml Pink Grapefruit Juice
12.5ml Honey
Top with Soda
Grapefruit Wedge
Ice
1 Cocktail glass
Fill a glass with ice
Pour The Famous Grouse, and top with grapefruit juice, soda & honey
Lightly stir & top with more ice if necessary
The Famous Coffee
The Famous Grouse, an espresso and a splash of cream – a heartwarming trio with an extra wee kick.
50ml The Famous Grouse
2 tsp Brown Sugar
150 ml Espresso
10 ml Cream
1 heat-resistant glass/glass coffee cup
Add 50ml The Famous Grouse
Stir in 2 tsp brown sugar
Add 150ml espresso coffee
Top with cream and coffee beans
Smoky Old Fashioned
A twist on a truly iconic cocktail. Mix rich, maple syrup with Smoky Black’s signature smoke to make this old classic new again.
50ml The Famous Grouse Smoky Black
10ml Maple syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Ice
1 Rocks glass
Combine The Famous Grouse Smoky Black, maple syrup and Angostura bitters in a mixing glass
Stir and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice
Garnish with an orange twist
