The Famous Grouse 1987
Get to know the lot

Category
Whisky

Country
Scotland

Distillery
Multiple Scottish distilleries

Bottler
Matthew Gloag & Son Ltd.

Type
Blended Malt Whisky

Strength
40,0%

Volume
70cl.

Vintage
1987

Age
12 yo

Bottling series
Vintage Malt Whisky

Cask
Oak Casks
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