Dewar’s 12 Year Old The Ancestor Double Aged Blended Scotch Whisky

Whiskey: Dewar’s 12 Year Old The Ancestor Double Aged Blended Scotch

Dewar’s 12 year old blend, called ‘Double Aged’ due to the 6 months of marrying in oak casks that the whisky does after initial maturation and blending. Dewar’s is one of the world’s most awarded whiskies, recently winning the Monde Grand Gold across their range.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Age: 12 Year

Origin: Scotland

Distillery: Aberfeldy Distillery

The classic 12 year old blend from Dewars, this stuff is the successor to Dewar’s “Double Aged” 12 Year Old – so named in reference to the additional 6 month marriage the whisky enjoys after the initial maturation and blending. The Practice is maintained despite the name change and the result is Loads of flavour.

Dewar’s 12 Year Old The Ancestor Double Aged Blended Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: A heady note of juicy fruit and thick, creamy malt. Rather floral, and quite sweet with notes of toasted barley, almond and a tinge of honey.

Palate: The palate is perfectly poised with notes of barley malt, hot buttered toast, a little honey, and some aniseed spiciness.

Finish: A touch of smoke on the tail, alongside plenty of thick malt and sweetness.

Distillery Information

Aberfeldy Distillery is a distillery in Scotland that distills Aberfeldy single malt Scotch Whisky. Aberfeldy Distillery was founded by the John Dewar & Sons, Ltd. in 1896, and opened in 1898. The distillery is located on the eastern outskirts of Aberfeldy, on the southern bank of the upper Tay.