The Black Grouse was received in the best way, with important awards including the Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge. He was also named "Best New Blended Scotch Whisky of the Year" at the Whisky Bible 2008, Jim Murray, 94 points. The Black Grouse is a blended scotch whisky. A marriage of fine, peated Scotch malt whiskies and The Famous Grouse. At first taste you?ll be surprised by the rich flavoursome smoky influence of the peated malt whiskies, then you?ll experience the trademark smoothness of The Famous Grouse. The finish is long, smoky and aromatic and a just reward for embracing the darker side of Scotland?s Favourite Whisky.