Dewar's 15-year-old Double Aged Special Reserve /40%/ 0.7l

John Dewar started his own business in 1846, and a dozen or so years later he made his first attempts at blending whisky.

The Dewar's brand was registered in 1891 and within a few years it had achieved global success. It is still the most popular Scotch whisky overseas, although its global sales fell to 2.6 million cases in 2020. Since 1998, the brand has been owned by Bacardi Ltd., which offers more and more premium editions. This segment includes Dewar's Double Aged Special Reserve, made from distillates aged for at least 15 years. American oak and sherry barrels were used in the maturation process.

Nose : mild with a subtle hint of sherry, honey, caramel, apples, plums, coconut flakes, candied citrus peels, a pinch of allspice and a distant trace of smoke.

Taste : mild and sweet, honey, vanilla, toffee, raisins, oranges, nectarines, a pinch of white pepper, notes of sherry and a subtle bitterness of oak.

Finish: medium long, with notes of vanilla, honey, citrus, a touch of sherry and oak tannins.