To create the distinct smokiness of The Famous Grouse Smoky Black (previously known as Black Grouse), classic Famous Grouse is blended and enhanced with specially selected peated malts such as the peated style of The Glenturret single malt, Ruadh Maor. The resulting whisky has a distinctive peaty character, which comes through in spice and dried fruit flavors, with a long, smoky, aromatic finish that is reminiscent of the Famous blend.