Product description
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 worldwide success.
It remains the most popular Scotch whisky overseas, although its global sales have recently fallen to 2.8 million cases. Since 1998, the brand has been owned by Bacardi Ltd., which significantly expanded its offering at the beginning of the new century. Dewar's 12 year old The Ancestor is one of the premium editions of this whisky. Its formula is built around single malts Aberfeldy, Aultmore and Craigellachie, and the finished blend is subjected to a 6-month marriage.
Nose: pleasantly fruity, oranges, peaches, lemons, papaya, caramel, milk chocolate, a pinch of spices and a distant trace of smoke.
Palate : sweet cereals, orange jam, nectarines, vanilla, butter cookies, a pinch of cinnamon and a bit of smoke in the background.
Finish : medium long, with notes of dried fruit, honey, vanilla, cocoa, a touch of anise, peat and oak.