Dewar’s 8 Year Old Caribbean Smooth
Rum Cask Finish Blended Scotch Whisky
40% ABV
$21.99
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We would like to thank Dewar’s and Nike Communications for sending us a sample to review.
What the Producer Says
Dewar’s 8 Year Old Caribbean Smooth Rum Cask Finish Blended Scotch Whisky is an exciting new blend and the first in an innovative cask series from the iconic whisky maker. Crafted from 8-year-old blended Scotch whisky – double-aged and finished in casks that previously held Caribbean rum for a pleasantly unexpected Caribbean smooth and tropical flavor – Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth is an invigorating new blend bringing together two seemingly different worlds: Scotland and the Caribbean.
The result is a slightly quirky, yet supremely smooth taste, unlike anything before. More than just great tasting Scotch, Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth brings two cultures together to create something uniquely richer.
Tasting Notes: Apples, caramel, and biscuity cereal that slips into dark brown sugar and tropical fruit.
Method: Single and malt grain whiskies are aged separately for at least 8 years, expertly chosen, then double aged in oak casks for up to 6 months and then finally finished in rum casks for a Caribbean Smooth taste.
Double Ageing: Dewar’s pioneered ‘Double-Ageing’ in 1881 to create ‘extra smooth whisky’. This unique process is designed to allow the whiskies to fuse, ‘marry’ and interact, creating an extra smooth whisky.
What Gary Says
Nose: Mustiness with malted grain, notes of fruit hovering above a bit of earthy smoke, with a hint of Caribbean rum.
Palate: Sweet with a round mouthfeel, a bit of caramel, brown sugar, canned fruit salad with slight pepper spice near the end.
Finish: Short to moderate in length, on the wet side with notes of mixed fruit.
Comments: This is very smooth, and definitely on the sweet side – but not excessively so. The rum cask finish isn’t heavy handed, and I appreciate the 8 yr age statement. Comparing this side by side to Dewar’s White Label, I found this to be brighter with less smoke and herbaceous, earthy notes. If Dewar’s White Label is your go-to for that balance, be prepared for this to tilt towards the sweeter side of things – but you’d expect it to with a Caribbean rum cask finish. The recommended retail price puts it about the same price as the White Label (here in Atlanta at least), and if given a choice, I would tend to pick this as I often prefer things on the sweeter side more often than not.
I live in Elma, N.Y. 14059. Where can I buy this??????
My recommendation is to ask about it at your local liquor store. If it isn’t on the shelf, the store may not have opted to stock it – but in my experience when a customer asks for something most stores will check with their distributors to bring some in. I’m also reaching out to my contacts, but due to the three-tier system we have in the United States, the producers don’t really know which stores did/didn’t purchase from distributors. Good luck!
One of the best scotch whiskies ive ever tried and prefer it to johnny walkers blue label which at one time would have been my number one pick. At 20 dollars a bottle versus 190 dollar price tag it beats anything in my opinion. Really good flavors as described and the smoothest scotch ive ever had hands down.
Honestly I do not like Dewars. This is a game changer. Rich and delicious this is a really good blend that I can’t find anything wrong with. At $22 a bottle in Ohio you can’t go wrong.
I was a bit skeptical but this is S-M-O-O-T-H scotch! Great taste! I highly recommend Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth! 🥃👍🏼
It my first time drinking the unique scotch although I am great fan of Dewars blend and I love them all this one however is exceptionally smooth and refreshing taste there a slight ever so subtle taste of the rum cast on the side of your tongue
I like it great job Dewars
As my Caribbean roots inclined me to try it…But I was skeptical first, it surprised me with it’s smooth with a little spiced flavor…highly recommended from this Caribbean Scotch Lover!!
My wife is a diabetic, she loves Dewars but does not drink Rum because of the sugars. She got a Caribbean smooth for a gift, how much sugar and any carbs?
You’d need to contact Dewars to be 100% sure, but whiskies typically don’t have any carbs (nor does Rum – while distilled from sugar, unless sweetened rum can have <1 gram of carbs per serving). But definitely contact the manufacturer if she's hyper sensitive.
I am from the Caribbean, I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. I tasted Dewar’s 8 last week for first time. ¡It catched me! This scotch whisky is simply EXCELLENT. It is very smooth and it’s WONDERFUL on the rocks. Currently is my favorite whisky. ¡Hats off to Dewar’s!
I going to pick a bottle or two when i get off work. Can’t wait to try it.
I will get back at you!