Dewar’s 25 Year Old
Blendeed Scotch Whisky
40% ABV

Nose: Honeydew melon – tinned pears in syrup – apple turnovers – Müller peach and apricot fruit corner yogurt – grilled pineapple rings – Twinings lemon green tea – smoked walnuts – Kellogg’s Crunchy Nut cornflakes – raw fruitcake mix – orange oil – ground cinnamon – white pepper, and a wondrous wave of wood spice.

Palate: Spiced honey – cinnamon-poached pears – apple and blackberry crumble – cardamom-infused lemon curd – Marks & Spencer egg custard tarts, generously dusted with nutmeg – a Nestlé Caramac bar – Quaker porridge oats – mixed spice – charred oak – ground pink and white peppercorns, and a lunging linger-ette of wood smoke.

Finish: A masterful and confident medium finish, which initially highlights all the feisty fruity-sweet goodies that were delivered on the palate before it gives one more fading reminder of its spicier and drier side.

Summary: Yet another bountiful belter of a blend from Dewar’s, though I would love to see this bottled at a slightly higher ABV. It delivers amazingly well at 40%, but at 43% or even 46%, I think it would be truly epic. Let’s hear it for the blends!