Dewar's 8 Year Old Ilegal Smooth
- Distillery
- Dewar's
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £31.08
- Community rating
- 4.50 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Malt Extract, Vanilla
- Description
- Dewar's 8-year-old blended Scotch is finished in Ilegal Mezcal casks, marrying sweet, malty Scottish character with the smoky, peppery influence of mezcal. This unconventional finish creates an eccentric bridge between two distinct spirit traditions.
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ABV
40%
Age
8 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£31.08
✦ Neatly Summary
Dewar's 8 Year Old Ilegal Smooth is a 8-year-old blended from Dewar's (Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, richly sweet and peaty character — smokey, malt extract, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Excellent everyday value.
Dewar's 8-year-old blended Scotch is finished in Ilegal Mezcal casks, marrying sweet, malty Scottish character with the smoky, peppery influence of mezcal. This unconventional finish creates an eccentric bridge between two distinct spirit traditions.
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