The classic 12 year old blend from Dewars, this stuff is the successor to Dewar's "Double Aged" 12 Year Old - so named in reference to the additional six month marriage the whisky enjoys in oak after the initial maturation and blending. The practice is maintained despite the name change and the result is loads of flavour…
A heady note of juicy fruit and thick, creamy malt. Rather floral, and quite sweet with notes of toasted barley, almond and a tinge of honey.
The palate is perfectly poised with notes of barley malt, hot buttered toast, a little honey, and some aniseed spiciness.
A touch of smoke on the tail, alongside plenty of thick malt and sweetness.
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This, along with Monkey Shoulder, Famous Grouse, and Artist's Blend, is a staple in my "blend cabinet". Classic Speyside. I like it neat too, or with a little water. Very smooth and it mixes well. A bit like Artist's Blend, but less alcohol bite. Reasonably priced too.
I have a soft spot for Dewars. I like their style. I admire the fact that that they are unafraid of grain whiskies. And of course, there is actually nothing to be afraid of. The Ancestor is sweet, with a touch of bite, and it has the standard honey/vanilla/grass notes of Dewar's, but is has just a bit more malt, a bit more age, a bit more character than White label. I think of it as a cheap Royal Lochnagar for its straightforward nature. It doesn't pretend. And it doesn't have to.
Whisky favorito en 12 años
Nose: Malt, honey, banana Palate: Silky honeyed malt, turning into citrus and then faintest hint of black pepper Finish: Spices, an extremely brief kiss of peat, more malt, mint and spices as it fades
I drink all my Scotch neat. I drank Johnny Walker Black for years - and still enjoy when I can't get Dewar's 12. Dewar's 12 is my go to Scotch now for both flavor and value. I do not like Dewar's 15. I still enjoy Johnny Walker Gold.
