Jose-Massu-Espinel
Dewar's 15 Year The Monarch
Blended — Scotland
Reviewed
April 12, 2020 (edited October 26, 2020)
For a super straightforward and one dimensional whisky, this is not a bad dram at all, it is just simple. Actually it is very enjoyable and it is very very easy on the palate. Not very interesting in terms of tasting and aroma notes.
Bottled at 40%abv
On the nose, Honey, Red apples, Orange, Grass.
On the palate, it is the most easy drinkable whisky ever. Not in a fantastic way though. It only tastes like honey cereal and red apples.
Aftertaste is.... well more honey. And Vanilla.
Overall this dram is what it is supposed to be: a cheap 15yo that delivers enough fun and flavor for the not-so-experts in whisky. My score is 72 over 100, but surely feels like it should at least be 78.
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@claptonfan756 i totally agree
If only this whisky had been bottled at a higher ABV. 40% is acceptable for the White Label and 12 year expressions, but the 15 and 18 year expressions just cry out for a bit more bite to help the mouthfeel and extend the finish.