The Famous Grouse is a blended Scotch balanced between softness and a full, rounded taste. The bouquet brings together candied fruit, ripe citrus and light oak. A few drops of spring water or a cube of ice soften the strength and open new shades. Drink it neat or over ice from a rocks glass (Old Fashioned); a tulip glass (Glencairn) opens the aroma more fully. It pairs with cured meats — jerky, jamón, a medium-rare steak — with aged Parmesan and with dark chocolate from 70% cocoa.