Dewar’s 12 Special Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky
40% ABV
$25
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What the Distillery Says:
After we blend our Dewar’s 12 Blended Scotch Whisky, we return it to the vintage oak casks so it can mature a little more. This extra step is called double barrel aging and it makes Dewar’s 12 Blended Scotch Whisky an even smoother blend with a long, lingering finish.
Our Dewar’s 12 Blended Scotch Whisky is Warm, buttery and mellow
What Richard Says:
Nose: Fresh hay dipped in honey and vanilla. Green as in vegetal not new or young. Lots of toffee and orange zest.
Palate: Sweet and creamy like a custard with more vanilla and light oak.
Finish: Surprisingly dry and woody.
Comments: If the sum total of your 12 year of blended scotch experience is Johnnie Walker Black and Chivas then you need to get out more. Dewar’s makes some lovely drams. Their Special Reserve is a nice well balanced dram that you shouldn’t overlook.
Rating: Stands Out
Perhaps my favorite “go to” inexpensive scotch. Very smooth and tasty – an excellent value.
Would add that it stands up favorably to many more expensive drams . . .
A friend had a bottle that was quit good over “whisky rocks”. The bottle I got was a mess. I swear it tasted like a dirty ash tray. Couldn’t even use it mixed.