Dewar's 12 year old. Oh My....
Dewar's sells some fine blended Scotches, and they are masters at that task.
This 12 year old blended offering is a staple of their line, and frankly just about tops out my palate.
You see, people have a point at which they can no longer discern differences in flavor. We can all figure out a steak from broccoli (blech), but 12 year old Scotch compared to 15 year old Scotch.... that's a different universe.
I've tasted some very, very good stuff, mostly thanks to fine friends who treat me better than I deserve. That's given me an opportunity to punch way above my weight class, and it's taught me an important lesson. I Have Limits.
So, I know that 12 year old, single malt or blended, is right about where my palate ends. Older, and better, than that is pretty much wasted on me. I defer, and leave those for the folks who can appreciate them.
Anywho, this Dewar's 12 year old is a fine, fine bottle for the price. It's very tasty, carrying with it flavors that span a wide spectrum. Smooth, but with, dare I say it, 'gentle explosions' of flavor that evoke the history of fine Scotch.
Yep, I seriously recommend this whiskey. It's a helluva value at the price, and far outpaces many pricier bottles.
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