My only experience with Dewars has so far been White Label (which I gave 1 star) but being gifted a bottle of 12, 15 & 18 for Xmas was pretty cool regardless. Just sitting down with the dram I already know this will be a better experience then the White.. The nose has a decent presence, delivering stewed fruits and cream. Behind that there is a long chocolate layer that turns to malt...somewhat simple but enjoyable nonetheless. The palate is sweet with honey and cereal, and initially feels rich and oily, but this one is a trickster. As soon as you realize your surprise, it thins out and is gone. As it leaves you there is some Werthers Original and vanilla with just a few zaps of pepper remind you that you just took a sip. Finish is short and thin, with some wood and more pepper just barely hanging on. Overall this is a very friendly whisky with not a lot going on and reminds me of a Glenlivet 12 or Glenfiddich in that it’s what I would imagine a good beginner scotch to be. Should you buy it? No, but getting it as a gift is great.