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Whisky Review: Dewar’s French Cask Smooth Scotch Whisky

We review Dewar’s French Cask Smooth Blended Scotch Whisky. It's finished in Calvados casks.

OVERALL RATING

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Dewar’s French Cask Smooth Blended Scotch Whisky (image via Jennifer Williams)

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged 8 years, 80 proof (40% ABV), MSRP of $27 for a 750ml bottle, product of Scotland.
Appearance:
Yellow gold.
Nose:
Slightly dry with buttery notes of baked apple, pine nuts, baking spices, golden raisins, and bright citrus notes.
Palate:
The palate offers a low mouth burn with a strong medicinal taste that’s both spicy and cool with buttery hints of clove.
Finish:
Comments:
This is a creamy and smooth whisky that has a pleasant balance of flavors with a medium-long finish accompanied by a very pronounced medicinal character. It offers light-bodied notes of nutty, fruity sweetness, making it a prime ingredient for use in hand-crafted cocktails.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams honed her appreciation for patrons with a discerning taste for fine whiskey during her 15-year tenure as a bartender in Dallas, Texas. Since relocating to Portland, Oregon in 2019, she graduated from Portland State University with a major in English Literature and a minor in Writing. During her final term at PSU, Jennifer served as the Arts & Culture editor for the university's monthly magazine, The Pacific Sentinel. A voracious reader, outdoor runner, and aspiring photographer, Jennifer also harbors a deep love for classic jazz. She always welcomes the opportunity to share a whiskey and engaging conversation with both her cherished friends from Texas and the many new companions she's made since settling in Oregon.

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