Robert MacGregor is a member of Clan MacGregor. Lakshmi|||McGregor is Irish, MacGregor is Scottish, just as McMillan is Irish and MacMillan is Scottish.|||McGregor and Macgregor mean the same and are interchangeable. But that bottleWhen I picked it up at the liquor store, my wife said, Youre not buying *that*, are you? They will not know the difference. What a deal! McGregor certainly qualifies as a mixing whisky and even more so if you can get it at a reasonable price. It's always a matter of taste. Beyond that I have no idea, Im sure they use copper in the distilling process. MacGregor as a name was banned by King James VI of Scotland in the early 17th century because of the unruliness of the clan. Clan MacGregor, 40% ABV Blended Scotch whisky Nose: Light and fruity, kind of like the standard Jameson. There's plenty of alternatives out there for the budget drinker it all falls on taste prefrence. The Inver House even has some of the flavorful characteristics of some of the more expensive brands of blended and single malt scotches. But it is said that this tartan was worn in 1800. Hope this helps!Cheers!Jan, I actually enjoy this scotch. You better not drink it. In fact I never saw it here in Brazil. In general, at this price level you're better of with Bourbon than with Scotch! BETTER OR = TO THE $75.00 BLENDS BUT THEY-ARE-JUST-ROT-GUT AFTER ALL. Its always difficult to say where you can find certain whiskeys without knowing what state (or country) you are in. Clan Gregor, also known as MacGregor, is one of the oldest clans in Scotland. I have just checked the Clan MacGregor website and Panama is mentioned as one of the key markets. Clan McGregor is now my go to for a relaxing drink at the end of my day or at a small get together (although I mix it with cola now). Now, I wont lie to you and say that Inver House compares to an expensive blended Scotch like Chivas or Johnny Walker Black, but it does taste significantly better than any blended scotch Ive bought for under $20.00. Hi Henry, sorry for my late reply but I was traveling! The description mentions at one point that its made from light-bodied whiskies, which is a nice way of saying that it doesnt taste like muchsweet and slightly grassy, with an odd, almost grapey, medicinal fruit note that seems decidedly on the artificial side. At 7 US Dollars however, you can't go wrong!Cheers!Jan, Thanks for your opinion Harrison! Scotch sort of occupies an unusual position in the modern alcohol hierarchy, doesnt it? The sons of Gregor lost so much that oral tradition has dubbed them "Children of the Mist.". Lmao. Whereas American bourbon (and especially rye) whiskey, rum, tequila, mezcal and gin have all seen surges, scotch hasnt quite had the same attention, nor has it been reclaimed as a cool hipster drink in your average dive. Powered by. 6. In fact, for a liquor style defined in the eyes of many by smoky flavors, smoke ended up being curiously absent from the majority of the blended scotches in this tastingwith a couple major exceptions. You might want to follow my suggestion one day and mix in a bit of for instance JW Black. Since it was created in 1964 and not 1773 or earlier these spices had to passed down from master craft distillers. Clan MacGregor undoubtedly looks like cheap stuff, and just glancing at the label makes you wonder how many cheap blended scotch brands out there probably have similarly tribal-sounding names.. For 50 extra cents, the Inver House Scotch presented itself as one of those opportunities to review yet another discount brand of liquor. I really hope you will have the opportunity to try an Islay Single Malt sometimes. Ask your Ben Witzig. Scotches were judged completely blind by how enjoyable they were as individual experiences and given scores of 1-100, which were then averaged. One source states that the origins of this clan began with Gregor , a son of King Alpin II Mac Eochaidh of Scotland and a younger brother to Kenneth MacAlpin.King Alpin II was the first Scottish ruler to unite Scotland in 843 A.D. Aged thirty years (in the bottle, not a barrel) this stuff isnt that bad at all! Have a Great Weekend!Cheers!Jan. Thanks for the idea to mix with JW black. I honestly don't know. single-family home with a list price of $259950. Rob Roy, so the stories tell, soon surpassed other boys . All kidding aside, this is my favorite of the bottom shelf. A "dawn busters" taste challenge! After sampling that demand will greatly grow and then supply and demand will exaggerate the prices. Certainly, if youre in the market for cheap blending scotch, you can do a whole lot better than this. Clan Macgregor Scotch whisky has a delicate, sweet aroma and a smooth, mellow taste - which has won many awards over the years. Me and the wife went out to eat with him the other night and he said he had found the scotch I was drinking and he bought me an bottle, and it was outside in the car. But on the Palate and in the Short Finish the Clan MacGregor underperforms. The owner of this store was an angry Scottish (I didn't know this at the time) and hit me in the head with a medium sized bottle. I was a good 12 miles away from home, when I found the Inver House on the bottom shelf of a liquor store I rarely visit. A pity you didn't leave your name. There's a little fruit there, with an even mixture of malt and grainy flavors. I am one of them. LIke I said above, you might want to try to mix Clan MacGregor (3 parts) with some Malt whisky or a good blend like JW Black (1 part). Conclusion: The Clan MacGregor Blend does not give us many interesting Aromas and Flavours. Regardless, no home bar is complete without at least one bottle of cheap scotch for mixing purposes. Local distributors where they could order it. Not bad was my thought. Bot. On the other hand, I once paid something like $50 for a Johnny Walker Blue on the rocks and it tasted like, well nothing. Extremely smooth so you could do half a fifth before you realized you were hammered. The Nose is quite acceptable given the low price and it's a pity that the Fruity Speyside tones I found when I nosed the empty glass are overpowered by the other Aromas when your glass is filled. Following the bloodshed, James VI, in a bid to dismantle the clan, forced MacGregors - and Gregors - to drop their name or risk punishment by death. Inver House is creamy with subtle peat. My opinion is as good as yours! It still apparently has fans out there, but if youre drinking this on a daily basis were a little concerned about you. I understand your climatic issues as well. The damnest thing. All scotches in this tasting were acquired directly from liquor stores in Georgia. I wound up finishing it off making Bloody Mary Queen of Scotts drinks with it. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Review, Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve Scotch Review, Glenlivet Founders Reserve Scotch Review, Bushmills 16 Year Old Irish Whiskey Review. You got to be kidding me! 2. rating. I would love to try it at some stageAnd what are your thoughts on the 1980 (my birth year) blend? Cheers, Jan. The first thing one cant help but notice is textural, rather than flavorthis scotch benefits heavily from being all-malt rather than a blend of malt and grain whiskies, which gives it a thicker (but also velvety smooth) texture in comparison with the cheaper blends. Here in Brazil I have only seen the black lids. . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Productreviewratings.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates, eBay Partner Network, and Google Adsense affiliate programs. This is my COLLECTION. Hi Jan, just tied this Scotch with a club Soda, its really a light drink as well as light on color. El whisky es muy agradable, tiene el sabor de un bueno escocs. I opened it but was afraid to drink it. When writing reviews I can only give my own honest opinion. Cheers, Jan. Bueno sabor. Tennessee. A whiskey can be cheap for any number of different reasons inexpensive ingredients/aging techniques or being a domestic product with limited shipping expense. The Clan Gregor became established in Glengyle in the earlier 17th century and later expanded in strength into Balquhidder, Glen Orchy, Breadalbane and Rannoch. 8 800 707-75-34. Very weak flavor, Landers is much more flavorful, 2 stars at best. This whisky certainly has a better taste than nose. Its no problem jan , i must have ended up with a sour batch of jw.peace, No hard feelings whatsoever Jim. The Rev. Though american whiskey was brewed and created by scotts irish immigrants back in the day! Inver House Scotch is not only smoother from the very first sip, but has a scotchier flavor than most house brands. I am that impressed by it. I was a bit leery after all, this is high-inflation 2023 and I paid just $16.99/handle. My to-go-to Blend remains JW Black Label. For straight or on the rocks I do prefer a good brandy. I picked this up on a whim & am glad I did.Happy drinking!Mark in Ohio. It was organized in 1909, making it one of the oldest Scottish clan societies in the United States. If there is one disadvantage to Inver House it is that it is very hard to find. Clan history. The price and also the smoothness are sure-fire winners across the board, a few cubes of ice and even a dash of lemonade are my preferred ways of consuming it. So smooth and flavorful, I really like it. This is a tasting of scotches, with a strict price limit of $25 or less for a 750 ml bottle. Sailbad the Sinner. Unsurprisingly, the lack of flavor means that the ethanol is instead highlighted, giving this one a thin, boozy unpleasantness. I love it! Need to communicate to the audience that this is a suave, sophisticated gentleman? I just taste whiskies and tell you what I think about them. There's a time & place for single malts & August in Ohio is neither.While I'd prefer a couple fingers of Talisker or Highland Park or Monkey Shoulder for that matter, when it's hot & humid, I enjoy a Scotch & Soda as much as any drink. Let's hope that supply and demand will be more balanced in the future!Cheers!Jan, Johnnie walker black is not good scotch ,get youself a fifth of ardbeg 10 ,and a fifth vitali vodka mix equal parts in a large decanter.you will never buy jwb again. It shares most of the same pitfalls as the previous Scoresby, being so mild in terms of barrel-derived flavors that youre left with pure ethanol being one of the major flavor driversand thats never going to be a good thing in cheap scotch. Theres still not a terrible lot to cover up the raw alcohol flavors, and one tasters sheet still tags its booziness as possessing a medicinal quality, but you could probably safely mix this with some ginger ale and be no worse for the wear. In Brazil it easily costs 35 Dollars. Never judge a book by its cover. Cheers, Jan. Cheers!Jan. Hi there, please leave your name next time when commenting. Even at $25, pushing the very tip-top of our allowed price range, it stands out from the pack in all the right ways. Palate: The crap is beginning to really shine through here. My everyday scotch. I did know that I was low on cash and was going to be facing a very bad day. With permission given in early February of 1603 the Colquhouns gathered forces of 500 men on foot and 300 mounted men and moved north to confront the MacGregors. It's still the JW blend with the best price/quality ratio. Just another site. The Battle of Glen Fruin was a Scottish clan battle fought on 7 February 1603 between the Clan Gregor and its allies on one side, and the Clan Colquhoun and its allies on the other. Lmao. Many Thanx!! I can sometimes close my eyes and smell the essence ov this s***. TIP: The x suffix allows you to search for the word SPARE with the suffix, without finding all the references to the word SPARE without the suffix.If you would like a copy, please be sure to quote Whisky, the brand name and the catalogue or reference number. a subreddit for Scotch enthusiasts of all walks of life and of all levels of knowledge on anything Scotch There are a lot of excellent whiskies yes. I bought my first bottle of Inver House Green Plaid for $13.99. Hi Jayant, thanks for commenting! The clan's most famous member is Rob Roy MacGregor of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Please leave your name next time around. Piney wood and hints of berry fruitiness offset a slightly sugary profile on Old Smuggler, but the harsh booziness and paint thinner-esque nose are major turn-offs. Just wondering if Clan Mac Gregor is for sale anywhere in South AfricaI am born Mc Gregor, however our family crest is the exact same as on the bottle. Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky ABV: 40% (80 proof) Price: $16.99. [2] I believe that the taste is in the pallet of the taster. But I stick with a standard Bourbon at this price level! Born on the . With price and taste good. Can't understand how you can select a best answer that is so wrong! Nose: 18 Taste: 17.5 Finish: 17 Overall: 17.5. I asked him what it was, he couldnt recall the name. , , . The MacGregors were supporters of the Jacobite cause. Source Property Type: Single-Family. Early History of the McGregor family. Where are you located? The Rankings: All 10 Scotches, Ranked From Worst to Best, 10. If your real, no nose in the air, try it you will love it and just fill an old empty single malt bottle and serve some to fiends who think they now Scotch. not bad better than I thought . Inver House Scotch is almost too good to use in any mixed drink. But whatever, at least they form a sort of interesting, weirdo result. Report Abuse. Not good enough as a sipping Whisky though. This Whisky is blended and bottled by Alexander MacGregor & Company of Glasgow. it is certainly a low cost drink but i am not sure why. Thank you. Hope the juice add helps some of you, Hi Bob, thanks for your reaction and the tip! But in the modern mixology and cocktail culture boom, it sometimes feels like scotch has been left behind a bit. Clan MacGregor undoubtedly looks like cheap stuff, and just glancing at the label makes you wonder how many cheap blended scotch brands out there probably have similarly tribal-sounding names. Nothing in it for me but to tell others its value in taste. Grants is my go to for this, but the local booze monger was out. inver house vs clan macgregor. Cheers! As well as being among the first Scottish clans to play the bagpipes in the early 1600s, clan MacGregor produced one of the most famous folk heroes in Scottish history, in the form of Rob Roy MacGregor. I prefer Single malt scotch but amLooking for something with the smokey flavor easier on the wallet. There are some subtle, interesting flavors. Exclusions . Everything about this bottle and its plain, unadorned label screams I am very cheap scotch. Which makes sense, because it is. Had my $22 ready to go. 4. They are said to be descended from Kenneth MacAlpin, the king who united Scotland back in the 13th Century. Some of the bottles we used in the tasting were merely pints, but every brand on this list was available for $25 or less on Total Wine at the time of purchasing. Cheers, Jan. Cheers!Jan, Hi, 6 Dollars is really nothing! Cheers!Jan, Hello Jan What would you say is the best Scotch blended under $ 30 Thanks, Hi there! Just finished a dram in in Glen Cairn glass (toughest test I know) and it held up surprisingly well. A William Grant brand. Cluny Blended Scotch Whisky ABV: 40% (80 proof) Price: $13.79. And real scotch, for that price? At that price point, it has to be worth buying a few bottles! I'll give it a try. Never acquired what I call the road tar/wet cigarette butt taste of the single malts. Glad you liked it! Whether you like a whisky or not is highly personal. Inver House is a so-so Scotch whisky, earning a 75 out of 100. Fresh grass and wildflower honey/floral notes are present, with a slightly buttery character that modifies the fruit notes in such a way that one taster described it as apple butter. Otherwise on the mild side, there isnt much earthy peat present here, nor any smoke to speak of. Colour: Clan MacGregor 1L has a golden straw colour. Its been a while since I tasted Cutty Sark, so I wont rely on my memory to give it a fair comparison. It is a Blend of 15 Malt Whiskies and selected Grain Whiskies. Please note, the $25 cutoff means certain mid-shelf brands such as Monkey Shoulder or Chivas Regal missed the tasting by a few bucks, as they cant reliably be had for less than $25. Thanks for the great story! I would love to know the spices its made with because it has a very distinct flavor and it comes in on the front of a drink and lasts throughout the experience. It was only when they fought for the royalist side in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms that Clan Gregor's persecution was halted, only to be reinstated when William and Mary usurped the throne in 1689. Hi there, thanks for commenting! Cheers, Jan.. Still laughing. I agree it is quite good. Sweetness. This is a bombastic mixing scotch, but not one youd ever call balanced. Secondly, you cannot really get anything that tastes worse than Highlands Mist for your everyday drinking Scotch. MacGregor is a Scottish clan name, from Mac or "son of" and the personal name Gregory (from the Greek Gregorios), a name which became popular in Europe through Pope Gregory. i spotted clan mcgregor for 100 pesos ,about 6 u.s. dollars ,at a walmart in juarez mexico,thanks for the review,i will be picking some up and tryig it this weekend.i hope ice and ginger ale are enough. Ive been drinking Inverhouse straight and with ice/spash of water for years and have been teased as long by some of my friends for my cheapness. That's all. This is absolutely what you should keep stocked in a 1.75L bottle for the sole purposes of making scotch-and-sodas or other mixed drinks where the quality of the scotch doesnt really matter. Ola Estevao, muito obrigado pelo comentario. Clan MacGregor (also known as clan Gregor) are a Highland clan who can claim an origin as far back as the 800s. The best music, movies, TV, books, comedy and more. I usually drink top shelf single malt scotch. 1. Clan Macgregor are home to Rob Roy. I love it, my grandaddy was from Scotland and he got me hooked on it. It currently operates five malt distilleries in the Highlands and Speyside, including Balblair, Balmenach, Knockdhu, Pulteney and Speyburn, and produces the . It's not quite good enough as a sipping whisky though IMHO. MacGregor is usually quite cheap and that makes it a very easy day-to-day whisky of choice. Certainly this can compete with many other single malts that are found at $10-20 above its price range, which makes it a steal. If you like smoky whisky you could also try to buy for instance an Ardbeg 10 Years and add a little (1/5) to a smoky Blend like JW Black or Black Grouse. A pity you didn't leave your name! I don't think I would add Vodka (LOL) Cheers, Jan. yes Jan the MacGregor is not bad.lord its only $16.99 u.s. ,peace dear. The clan's motto, 'S Rioghal Mo Dhream, meaning "Royal is our race", reflects the family's claimed connection to Celtic royalty. The old MacGregor motto is "Royal is my race." Please leave your name next time around. And I agree with you, Clan is more for mixing than sipping! But there's a post on my blog called: Complete Ranking of Reviewed Whiskies. Please leave your (first) name next time around to make it more personal. The Gaelic version of the name was MacGriogair. Should be more than adequate. Full Privacy Policy and Disclosure, Copyright 2023 Product Review Ratings | Powered by Astra WordPress Theme, Is Expensive Vodka Worth the Price Tag? Straight and without ice, the Inver House green plaid scotch is good enough to drink by itself and enjoy right from the very first sip. Cheers, Jan. Hi. The finish is long, clean, and delicate, with a lingering sweetness. trey parker house kauai; mccormick and schmick's prosecco sangria recipe; katherine bouris wife; Payroll Services Months ago I sent two coupons ($3.00 each) for two bottles of scotch I bought and never received my rebate. Its just a very standard, young-ish, mildly malty and well-balanced starter scotch that goes down easy in terms of neat drinking. Clan Gregor (also Griogair, MacGregor, Mac Gregor, McGregor, M'Gregor) is a Highland Scottish clan.It is considered the most senior clan of Siol Alpin, translated as 'Seed of Alpin', referring to King Kenneth I Mac Alpin), descending from the ancient Kings of the Picts and Dl Riata.Outlawed for nearly two hundred years after a long power struggle with the Clan Campbell, the Clan Gregor . This Blend is very cheap. This name comes from the Gaelic place name "cuil cumhann" meaning "narrow corner". Clan Gregor (to give it another name) is traditionally descended from Grigor, a son (or brother) of Kenneth MacAlpin, first King of the Scots, hence the clan motto, 'royal is my race'. I agree with you that price is of course aways an issue to be considered. I have enjoyed this scotch, over icefor the past year and find it to be on par with more xpensive brands if not better than. But at $14.50, I think it can certainly be justified and the result will be a much better tasting Rob Roy. Its that good trust me.. its smooth and easy sipping for Sports gatherings or just getting home and sipping under a warm fire for enjoyment . Who needs a glass? Several score sheets use some words akin to watered down, while another insists upon Scoresbys sweaty aftertaste. But there is a lot of indifferent product and some stuff is just not good enough. Inver House Green Plaid Very Rare Scotch Whisky ABV: 40% (80 proof) Price: $16.99 (for a 1.75 L bottle!). 1.74 liter bottle and Total Wines. I like it very much! Hi there, thanks for your comment. At the age of 18, Rob Roy joined the Jacobite uprising along with his father, who was subsequently jailed for treason. Sold: 17062 Clan Macgregor Drive, Houston, TX 77084 $325,001 - $370,000 0.17 Acres Lot 3,070 Sqft, 5 beds, 3 full and 1 half baths, Single-Family View more. Clan Gregor is the clan of the legendary 18th century outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor. I have never realized how many people love Inverhouse. Yes, Inver House was beaten by the next four entries, but take notethey all cost considerably more. Joanne Faliveno. A specimen of the Rob Roy sett exists in the collection of the Highland Society of London (1816 - 1817), bearing . I dont know where you live, state and county but its not out of production. Thanks For Commenting! Clan MacGregor- introduced in. On the rocks. Good luck with your quest!Kind Regard and Cheers!Jan. Best Shot Whisky Reviews is my personal site. You probably did that as well. No hangovers.Feel refreshing next day. At the store that I bought the clan Macgregor at, there was a $2.00 off coupon for either Clan or grants. Inver Houseis a blended scotch. As if in apology for this, the MacGregors were granted the prestigious job of forming the honour guard around the Regalia of Scotland as it was paraded from the Palace of Holyrood House up the Royal Mile in procession with the royal . Cheers, Jan. William MacGregor Skinner gave his family name to several parts of his new estates as 'MacGregor Cove' &c. He left four sons and one daughter. As a kid my famm ran a speak easy on the weekends and yes many nights I found myself pouring shots to the old heads.
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