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.
I found this to be fantastic! Especially for the price. I think all the bad or average reviews here are a reflection of people who still drink their scotch mixed. Become a big boy and drink it as ment Neat or on the rocks. It is great!
I got a small sample of the 12yr old when I bought a bottle of the Dewars White Label. I actually like the White Label. It's cheap and goes down nice and smooth. Tried the 12yr old sample and I did not like it at all. I don't know how to describe it, it's just got a very strong alcohol bite with no real nice flavor. Smells like rubbing alcohol, lol. Glad I did not purchase a whole bottle of this. I like to drink my whisky neat and I think I'd have to add water to get any enjoyment out of this.
I'm used to single malt scotch (Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Oban, Ardbeg, Laphroig). I saw this in a Trader Joe's and thought I'd give it a try. I'm very disappointed and sorry I didn't buy a single malt. I'll never buy this one again.
Great nutty flavor
I disagree with previous reviewers - fruity and sweet notes are nice and delicate, this Dewars is a masterpiece.
