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Dewars 21Yr Double Double - Item Code: 05594
Tasting Notes and Characteristics:
Dewar’s 21 Year Old Double Double offers a luxuriously smooth and layered drinking experience, perfect for savoring on special occasions or quiet evenings. With an ABV of 46%, this Scotch whisky is crafted in Scotland using a unique four-stage aging process that enhances its complexity and balance. The meticulous double-aging method brings out remarkable depth, making it a standout choice for those who appreciate refined blends.
On the palate, Dewar’s 21 Year Old reveals elegant notes of honeyed fruit, creamy vanilla, and subtle spice, complemented by gentle hints of oak and sherry sweetness. These flavors pair beautifully with dark chocolate, as the whisky’s rich character highlights the chocolate’s bittersweet intensity. When enjoyed alongside Roquefort cheese, its smooth texture and nuanced sweetness provide a delightful contrast to the cheese’s bold saltiness and tangy blue veins.
Producer Information: John Dewar & Sons
John Dewar & Sons is a historic Scotch whisky producer based in Perth, Scotland. Founded in 1846 by John Dewar, the company began as a small wine and spirits merchant before expanding into whisky blending. Their production approach centers on traditional Scottish methods, including the use of copper pot stills and long maturation periods in oak casks. The company emphasizes quality control at every stage, sourcing malt and grain whiskies from select distilleries across Scotland to create their signature blends.
Beyond their flagship Dewar’s blended Scotch whiskies, John Dewar & Sons manages an extensive portfolio of single malt brands such as Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Craigellachie, Royal Brackla, and The Deveron. Each distillery offers unique expressions that highlight regional characteristics from Highland honeyed notes to Speyside fruitiness and coastal influences. The company also produces limited edition releases and cask-finished variants that appeal to collectors and connoisseurs seeking complexity beyond standard bottlings. This diverse range positions John Dewar & Sons as a significant player within the global spirits industry while maintaining deep roots in Scottish whisky heritage.
Ordering and Delivery Options for this Scotch Whiskey
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Scotch whiskey, a distinguished spirit originating from Scotland, is primarily made from malted barley for single malts and grains for blended varieties. This iconic drink undergoes a meticulous distillation process using pot stills for single malts and column stills for grain whiskies, followed by an aging period of at least three years in oak casks, often previously used for bourbon or sherry. The result is a diverse range of flavors and aromas that reflect the unique characteristics of its regions of origin.
Single malt Scotch typically boasts rich and complex flavors with notes of fruit, spice, smoke, peat, and oak, while blended Scotch offers a smoother profile with balanced hints of caramel, vanilla, and light smoke. The texture can vary significantly—from smooth and creamy to rich and oily—depending on the style. Scotch whiskey is versatile in its consumption; it can be enjoyed neat or on the rocks and serves as a key ingredient in classic cocktails like the Rob Roy or Blood & Sand.
