![]() For me, the honey sweetness is the most predominant flavour in the aftertaste which lingers on the tongue with floral hints of heather. ![]() I’m quite happy drinking this blend neat.įinish: The finish is reasonably long. At 40% ABV, it’s perfect for sipping without any water. In terms of texture, the Dewar’s has a creamy and very slightly oily mouthfeel that lightly coats the mouth. Toasted oak gives just enough warmth and dryness without being interfering or harsh. It’s neither too thin, nor overly sweet – despite the overall honeyed flavour. Mouthfeel: For me, White Label has a medium body with a light pleasant texture that envelopes the palate. Not harsh at all, it’s really quite easy to drink too. It dances between sweet and floral with a pleasing flavour of vanilla. There’s an interesting tension in this dram, offering a surprising complexity I didn’t anticipate from such a youthful blend. These flavours build in waves, initially starting sweet before becoming more herbal and citrussy. Further in however, there’s a stronger toffee like taste with toasted oak tannins. ![]() At first, I taste the sweet honey promised from the nose along with vanilla, fudge and a slight smokiness. I hope these smells indicate what’s to come in the tasting, becuase on the nose, it’s a really lovely smell. It’s a pleasant scent, adding an earthy undertone to the fruity orchard sweetness. Swirling the whisky, I get subtle wisps of cut hay. I also get a woody sort of smell that reminds me of antique furniture. (Compared to cork toppers, I think they’re super flimsy.) Poured into my glass, this whisky has an immediately sweet aroma of honey, mixed with apples and fresh peaches. Nose: Opening the White Label, it greets you with the obligatory metal screw cap which seems to plague low level blends. Broadley speaking, these Speyside spirits are known for their light and fruity notes, which lend a vibrant and delicate character to the Dewar’s blend.Īs an entry-level bottle, I’m interested to see how this stacks up against the widely known Jameson Irish Whiskey. These include single malts from Aultmore, Craigellachie, MacDuff and Royal Brackla distilleries – plus additional grain (wheat) whiskies from undiscolsed sources. In total, Dewar’s White Label is made with around 40 different whiskies which primarily come from the neighbouring Speyside region. With it’s gently peated flavour, Aberfeldy brings a joyously creamy texture with notes of peach and vanilla. The backbone of this whisky is made from the Aberfeldy Highland single malt which is where the whisky is also blended and bottled. Youngest in their core-range, Dewar’s White Label whisky is their signature blended Scotch.
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