Dewar's Scratched Cask

Solid for the cost. Good daily sipper

I see this for $12 / bottle (a litre no less) and they're basically begging me to buy it. Fine, in for two. A fascinating love child of scotch and bourbon. Maybe the scotch took a business trip to the States. It met bourbon. They thought it would be a parting fling, a random hookup at the airport bar. Throwing fidelity and vows to the curb, the passionate interlude that wasn't supposed to be anything more than lust turns into a lifetime of child support payments and whispered family secrets. But in this case, that lustful interlude is actually a really oaky, smokey, aroma with a spunky and rich mouthfeel. Lots of vanilla and oak, not much malt whisky flavor, but a fascinating hybrid of scotch and bourbon that works very well. I found this on clearance, hence the low cost.

Nose: Slight dill pickle that fades to reveal pear, dark chocolate, touch of smoke Palate: Salted almonds, honey. Cinnamon and soft oak finish