Dewar’s White Label Blended Scotch Whisky

During my latest shopping expedition, I looked for something wallet-friendly and novel. This led me to seize a bottle of Dewar’s White Label blended Scotch whisky. Given my adoration for Dewar’s 12 year old and 15 year old expressions, adding the White Label to my collection was as instinctive as it was irresistible.

Dewar’s, a respected Scottish whisky brand, takes pride in its membership within the Bacardi lineage. It is also one of the top Scottish whiskies sold in the USA.

Bacardi owns five whisky distilleries nestled in the heart of Scotland’s landscape:

Aberfeldy
Aultmore
Macduff
Royal Brackla
Craigellachie

But let’s zero in on the star of this blog post – Dewar’s White Label whisky. The brand was created back in 1899 by the visionary hands of A.J. Cameron, the first Master Blender of John Dewar & Son’s legacy.

Dewar’s White Label whisky is a harmonious blend, uniting around 40 distinct malt and grain whiskies, Aberfeldy at its core. After blending, the whisky returns to oak casks for a further period. This additional maturation serves to create a smooth and seamlessly integrated flavour profile.

White Label Scotch is a NAS release and is available worldwide. I picked this bottle up in Mauritius for around Rs1300.

Dewar’s White Label Blended Scotch Whisky Review

ABV: 40%

COLOUR: Light gold

NOSE: Honey with orchard fruit and cereal. Bits of sun-ripened lemon and peach.

PALATE: Honey and mild chili. Cereal with oak, vanilla, and floral notes. In the background, there are fresh orchard fruits with grass and floral notes. Medium body and not the most complex. Water increases the chili heat a bit and brings forward more lemon rind. Sooth and uncomplicated.

FINISH: Short with honey sweetness and lemon drops.

RATING: VERY GOOD

The Dewar’s White Label is an entryway into Dewar’s world of blended Scotch whisky. A canvas adorned with the fruity and honeyed brushstrokes that hallmark Dewar’s creations.

As one traverses the Dewar’s spectrum, the voyage from the White Label to the 12 year old or the 15 year old expressions sees these familiar flavours transform into a more intricate tapestry.

John found the White Label a tad one-dimensional. However, I liked it and found it unpretentious and perfect for a leisurely afternoon Highball cocktail.

An accessible starting point for a deeper exploration of Dewar’s artistry. To further understand the nuances of this dram, I have done a side by side comparison between the Dewar’s White Label and the Famous Grouse whisky to see how they compare.

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