Grants Tropical Fiesta Spirit Drink with Blended Scotch Whisky 70 cl 35%

Turquoise, yellow and a pineapple on the label. Underneath sits a Scottish blend that has been packed off on holiday with mango and pineapple for company. It is for people who would rather have ice cubes and sunshine than a heavy dram by the fire.

Expert description

Grant's Tropical Fiesta is a Blended Scotch Whisky Spirit Drink flavoured with natural mango and pineapple and bottled at 30%.

The base is Blended Scotch Whisky from William Grant & Sons, blended and bottled in Scotland and then infused with natural mango and pineapple flavourings. At 30% it falls below the 40% minimum for Scotch whisky, which is why the label says Spirit Drink rather than plain whisky. Think of it as a mixer's bottle, not a cousin to a Single Malt Whisky.

Tropical Fiesta is one of Grant's fruit-flavoured expressions, built for easy summer drinking. The producer's own serve is a highball: 5 cl over ice, topped up with lemonade or soda and finished with a chunk of fresh pineapple. The whisky is still in there, just standing a little further back.

Grant's has been family-owned since 1887, and the bottle still carries the family crest and the motto Stand Fast.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh and slightly zesty, full of tropical fruit. Ripe mango and pineapple lead the way.

Palate

Soft and mellow. Juicy fruit arrives first, sweet pineapple and mango, with the whisky keeping quietly out of the way underneath.

Finish

The fruit lingers for a while, then a faint touch of malt closes it off.

Specifications

Name: Grant's Tropical Fiesta Blended Scotch Whisky Spirit Drink
Distillery: William Grant & Sons
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky Spirit Drink
ABV: 30%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5010327253916
Serving suggestion: 5 cl over ice in a highball glass, topped up with 15 cl lemonade or soda and garnished with a chunk of fresh pineapple

Flavour profile

Fruity · Tropical · Mango · Pineapple · Soft · Light

Did you know?

Hold the bottle up to the light and you can make out the Grant's crest and the words Stand Fast moulded into the glass itself, just below the label.

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Frequently asked questions about Grant's Tropical Fiesta

Is Grant's Tropical Fiesta a whisky?

Not legally, no. It is a Spirit Drink in which Blended Scotch Whisky has been flavoured with mango and pineapple. Scotch whisky must be at least 40%, and Tropical Fiesta is not. For more on what goes into a blend, read our article on Grain Whisky.

What does Grant's Tropical Fiesta taste like?

It tastes of ripe mango and sweet pineapple. The fruit comes first and takes up most of the space, and the whisky only adds a light malty ending. It is soft and gentle, with no peat, no smoke and no sharp alcohol bite.

Can you drink Tropical Fiesta neat?

You can, but it works best ice cold or mixed. Straight from the bottle it turns sweet quickly, so ice and a splash of soda or lemonade suit it better. If you want to see how tropical fruit and whisky can work together in other ways, we have written about The Tropical, an Arran whisky cocktail.

How is Tropical Fiesta different from regular Grant's?

Tropical Fiesta has added fruit flavour and is lighter, while the classic Grant's blends are bottled at 40%. It is not a dram to sit and sip. It is made for parties, terraces and long summer evenings.

Should Tropical Fiesta be kept in the fridge?

It is not required, but it is a good idea. A cold bottle makes a fresher highball and you need less ice. Store it upright and out of direct sunlight.

Does Tropical Fiesta make a good gift?

Yes, if the person likes light summer drinks. The turquoise and yellow label looks festive, and the flavour is easy to like, even for people who do not normally drink whisky. For a dedicated whisky nerd it is a less obvious pick.