If you’ve ever stood around and stared at the whisky wall and thought, I’d like to try something new, but wasn’t looking to spend a bunch of money, then you know how I felt seeing this odd Dewars with what looks like a spelling mistake on the label. I’ve had my fair share of this brand, so was happy to try this out. Nose gives that classic blended aroma; some rich unctuous notes from the malt, and whiffs of shiny ethanol from the grain. Some honey, reduced stone fruit compote with just the faintest hint of char and smoke way in the back. The Mezcal isn’t really showing itself yet. Initially the palate delivers more gooey honey and oatmeal, which quickly brings in some light pepper and then some damp vegetal smoke which is probably the remnants of the Mezcal cask. Unfortunately it disappears about as fast as you can discern it, so you are in flavour-town for about 1.5 seconds and then you’re wanting more. If only this came in a higher proof it could be so much better. Finish is pretty much non existent, which is standard for most Dewars except some the longer aged expressions. Is it worth 30 dollars? Sure, it fills it’s role of tasting good and fading into the background for the price, but if you blind poured this and didn’t know it was Mezcal finished I don’t believe you’d know. So get it if you need a budget blend, not if you’re hoping for a funky adventure.