Bill-Shannon
Dewar's Japanese Smooth
Blended — Scotland
Reviewed
December 7, 2021 (edited February 5, 2022)
Surprising amount of leg down the sides of the glass. Looks like it should be quite oily.
The nose to me is highly sulfuric: broccoli or cabbage water. Even though it's only 40% ABV, the alcohol isn't hidden; it has a distinct rubbing alcohol aroma. There are secondary notes of coconut, lemongrass and even a citric sting in the nostril.
The flavor is coconut and sugary creme brulée. A grassy and earthy component. More of that indeterminate citric stuff that has a real bite to it. There is more burn on the way down than expected, but the burn is encased in a slick and buttery texture.
The finish is dark chocolate and chocolate orange. Bitterly astringent and metallic; like putting your tongue on a 9-volt battery. (You know you've done it.) There is a hint of tobacco ash, but it's mostly sharp and bitter long after the swallow.
This is a surprisingly bitter sipper. It's certainly not unpleasant, and it's a decent value. Probably a one-off purchase but a decent one.
32.99
USD
per
Bottle
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