Famous Grouse 12 Year Gold Reserve Deluxe (No Box)

The Famous Grouse Gold Reserve Deluxe 12 Year Old – 750ml 43% ABV is a discontinued premium blended Scotch whisky from Matthew Gloag & Son, presented in an older export-market format. The exact Gold Reserve Deluxe, 12 Year Old, 750ml and 43% ABV configuration is documented in collector databases, while period-market examples are associated with the 1990s.

Gold Reserve was positioned above the standard Famous Grouse blend and contains a higher proportion of mature malt whisky. Contemporary descriptions of the expression identify Highland Park and The Macallan among the important malts contributing to the blend, giving it greater richness and depth than the regular Famous Grouse.

Bottled at the older 43% ABV strength, this Deluxe presentation offers a rich, rounded profile of honey, toffee, dried fruit and vanilla, supported by toasted malt, warming spice and restrained oak. Its discontinued 750ml format, 43% strength and Gold Reserve Deluxe presentation make it an attractive old bottling for collectors of vintage blended Scotch.

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Tasting Notes

Nose: Honeyed malt, creamy vanilla and toasted cereal with citrus, dried apricot and gentle oak spice.

Palate: Silky and full with runny honey, toffee and caramel, followed by dried fruit, vanilla, nuts and warming spice.

Finish: Medium to long and balanced with lingering honey, dried fruit, cocoa and gently drying oak. Period tasting notes describe the 43% Gold Reserve as rich and complex, with toasted notes, citrus, honey, toffee and dry spice.