One of the heart notes in Dewars Blended Scotch Whisky, Craigellachie provides that well-known tipple with some Speyside single malt sweetness. On its own, the whisky shines beyond expectation—and its 33-year-old iteration is one that should make collectors swoon. It’s limited to 1,700 bottles around the world though, so very few will get to try this superb spirit with notes of apple, vanilla and nutmeg.
There are plenty of ways to convey the story behind a spirit. Sometimes, the liquid speaks for itself, giving subtle nods to what it was aged in, for how long and even what region it hails from. And while that can be said of the three single malts featured in John Dewar & Sons’ limited edition tomes, the story behind each has been expounded upon …
On our recent Scotland trip to visit the distilleries producing the single malt master notes of Dewar’s Blended Scotch Whisky, we were tipped off to their new limited release Dewar‘s 15 Year Old. Today, the spirit becomes available stateside, and stands as one of only a few blended whiskies to carry the 15-year age stamp. The blend was created by their master blender Stephanie Macleod …
