More to Enjoy
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Intro:
The latest release in Dewar's annual whiskey launched in partnership with the U.S. Open Golf Tournament, this is "The Champions Edition." This 19-year-old spirit composed of up to 40 grain and single malt whiskies. The blend was aged in red wine casks from Napa Valley, marking Dewar’s first time using non-fortified wine casks during the aging process.
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Nose:
Light grain but full of honey, red fruits, a pinch of pepper and sweet buttercream.
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Taste:
Moderate mouthfeel. Not wildly rich, but there is quite a bit more going on here compared to a typical Dewar's teenage expression. Sweet buttercream, light honey, toffee and a splash of vanilla, plus currants, raspberry and strawberry.
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Finish:
Long. The pour peaks here. The finish sticks around for a good bit and is a satisfying blend of sweet and fruity, leaving the pepper and spice behind to focus on sweet cream, honey and berries.
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Overall:
This is an easy sipper and an interesting one at that.
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Score:
7
- Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources