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.
Picked up a liter today at Costco for $35. Could have got it for $30 if I bought 2. Tried it with a splash of water. Extremely smooth, nice subtle sweet flavor. Going to go buy 2 bottles tomorrow
Also a college student trying what I can get my hands on. Not picking up on all the notes/flavors described above, but I do really like it. Good, even flavor and smooth as hell.
I'm just a college kid who tries to get the best scotch I can afford. I'm a big fan of Johnnie Walker Black and loved Macallan 12 when I had a glass with my dad a while back. I got this on sale for 30 bucks in NC and find it pretty good. Goes down smooth. Not an overwhelming amount of flavor like some more expensive singles or blends buy still. Very smooth and flavorful for the price.
I like it. But, what the hell do I know?
At less than 1000 baht in Thailand, this is a good deal. Smooth floral, vanilla, BBQ nose and a nice oily smoothness and typical taste.
