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Scotch Whisky Review: Dewar’s Double Double 21 Year Old Magma Stone Toasted French Oak

Dewar’s Double Double 21 Year Old Magma Stone Toasted is the latest edition of their Double Double series. Crafted by Master Blender Stephanie Macleod and her team, this expression is made up of a blend of whiskies that were all matured for at least twenty-one years and finished in virgin French oak barrels that were stone toasted with Icelandic magma rock.

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Dewar’s Double Double 21 Year Old Magma Stone Toasted is the latest edition of their Double Double series. Crafted by Master Blender Stephanie Macleod and her team, this expression is made up of a blend of whiskies that were all matured for at least twenty-one years and finished in virgin French oak barrels that were stone toasted with Icelandic magma rock.
Appearance:
Blanched almond yellow, very light for 21 years in oak.
Nose:
Rising bread dough, with a waft of banana.
Palate:

Classic scotch flavor, reminding me of my father’s daily dram, the venerable White Label. Malty goodness at first, then some strength slowly builds, and then fades. Richness, yes, unsweetened caramel, a bit of cornpone


Finish:
Long and mild, coming after an initial heat across the tongue.
Comments:
I was very excited to try this bottle. After all, my Dad finished each work day with a Dewar’s on the rocks with a twist of lemon. The taste is quite reminiscent of that ancient liquid, but with a smoothness and gentle flavor that may come from the toasting. Not a bottle I’m going to collect, but another fine release from this worthy maker and blender.

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.

Jeff Bogursky

Jeff Bogursky is a restless innovator and entrepreneur. He started one of New York’s first digital agencies and developed software applications for decades, before simpliying his life by becoming a wine and spirits seller. His website vintagekosher.com specializes in hard to find and good to drink bottles.

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