Naked Malt (formerly Naked Grouse) Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)
SKU #1388499
94 points
Wine Enthusiast
Part of The Famous Grouse collection and named 'naked' because there's no label on the bottle. All the better to view the amber liquid within, which is richly scented with caramel, dried fig and espresso. It's weighty on the palate, layering caramel with campfire smoke, finishing long on tones of dried fruit, spicy black pepper and clove. Adding water tames the heat and teases out a hint of dried cherry. Matured in Sherry casks. (KN)
(12/2018)
Whisky Advocate
Finishing these malts in first-fill oloroso casks helps produce a tempting nose of tangy marmalade, cherry, chocolate sponge, malt, and apple tart, with a rub of spice. Chocolate, spiced orange, pepper, and ginger notes before sweet toffee breaks through, allowing the orange peel-rich marmalade to mingle with the malt. It’s a big mouthful and definitely one to try. (JM, Fall 2018)
K&L Notes
This spectacular release is finally available in California. Made up of first fill sherry casks from Macallan, Highland Park, and Glenrothes, the Naked Grouse has spectacular complexity and richness.
