Dewar's 12 Blended Scotch Whisky

Dewar's 12 Blended Scotch Whisky is on my TOP SHELF.  Very smooth and delicious which makes it really enjoyable. In today's blog, I intend to cover the following-

-Brief history behind this distillery

-Tasting notes

-SJ's Rating & Review

-SJ's Pro tip

It was founded in 1886 by the sons of John Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery and is the only Scotch whisky distillery built by the Dewar family. The presence of a superb natural water source in the Pitilie Burn(or small river) which runs past the distillery into the River Tay was a big factor in the decision. 

Now about Dewar's 12 years double-aged whisky. It rests in secondary oak barrels once the blend is created. This is where the magic is and the costly process is what gives an extra smoothness to the final whisky. Enough talk, it is now time for some sampling. Enjoy!

Vital Stats- Dewar's 12 Blended Scotch Whisky

Price- $23.49 for 750ml(pictured)

Age- 12 years

ABV- 40%

Country/Region- Scotland

Company/Distillery- John Dewar & Sons Ltd

Awards Won- Gold Prize 500 medals(from product packaging)

Tasting info-

Serving glass(s)- Glencairn glass and whisky tumbler

Serving style(s)- First neat then on the rocks

Appearance- Dark gold

Aroma- Cinnamon, oak, vanilla

Flavor- Sweetness from oak, Cinnamon, vanilla, spices, dark chocolate

Body- Full

Finish- Smooth, creamy. Warm & lingering. 

SJ's Rating- Top Shelf 

Hits the spot-on taste, aroma and finish, could not have chosen a more suitable whisky for the occasion. 

Occasions- Toast with old friends 

Food Pairing- Chicken BBQ(Dewars 12 was perfect to wash down smokey juicy chicken )

SJ's Pro tip- Try it on the rocks to cool down on this summer heat while getting your buzz. 

I thoroughly enjoyed this expression of Dewar's , had it every way so it is quite a versatile whisky. Check it out for yourselves and find out. Cheers! Enjoy Responsibly. 

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