First Sherry cask finished whisky from The Famous Grouse

Blended Scotch brand The Famous Grouse has extended its portfolio with the release of its first Sherry cask-finished whisky. For developing this whisky, Speyside malts were matured in Sherry-seasoned, European oak casks to craft Famous Grouse Sherry Cask Finish. The blend has been the product of development for two years.

Sanele Gwala, Global Senior Brand Manager at The Famous Grouse, explained: “This new, revived blend is finished in Sherry casks and butts seasoned in the region of Jerez, Spain. The aim was to create a blend that is slightly sweeter but still in keeping with the smooth and distinct DNA of classic Grouse.”

“Even after the blend is in its final stages of maturation, which involves the meticulous combination of hand selected malt and grain whiskies, The Famous Grouse master blender does not stop there; the full blend is married in ex-Sherry casks to further enhance their sweet, rich, and smooth characters,” Sanele added further.

The Sherry Cask finish whisky is recommended to be served in a highball glass, with soda water and an orange wedge.

The packaging of the whisky pays tribute to the Spanish female capercaillie bird, part of the grouse family. This particular bird was chosen for its link to the product’s Spanish sherry heritage, as well as its orange and red plumage, which ‘echoes the deep amber’ of the liquid.

The whisky is available in 19 global markets and with Heinemann Duty Free.