Dewar’s Reserve 12 Year Old (1 L)

Comforting and flavour-packed, this 12-year-old blended Scotch whisky is the weeknight pour that still feels like you made a good decision. It leans into honeyed malt and orchard fruit, then brings a gentle hit of vanilla and oak spice to keep every sip from feeling one-note.

The big win with a 12-year blend is balance, you get the roundness and depth that comes from time in cask, without the sharp edges that younger whisky can throw at you. Translation, it’s easy to enjoy, but there’s enough going on to keep you coming back and spotting new flavours.

• Nose: Heather honey, pear and baked apple, vanilla, a light touch of toasted oak.
• Taste: Malt sweetness up front, caramel and soft spice (think cinnamon), dried fruit, a hint of citrus peel.
• Finish: Warm and lightly oaky, with lingering honey, gentle pepper, and a fade of vanilla.

This is a Scotch whisky that earns its spot in your home bar because it’s versatile without being bland. Want something that won’t bully your palate? You’ve got it. Want something that still shows up in cocktails? It does that too. It’s especially at home in a Whisky Highball when you want refreshment plus real whisky flavour, and it’s a solid choice for a Rob Roy when you’re craving something darker, richer, and a little more dramatic.

Flavour-wise, expect a cosy mix of dessert-adjacent notes (toffee, vanilla, baked apple) plus that oak-driven structure that makes it feel “finished,” not sugary. The blend keeps things rounded and friendly, while the age brings extra depth and a longer, more satisfying finish.

If you’re exploring Scotch beyond the basics, this is a smart step. It gives you that classic blend profile, but with more layers and less bite, which means you can sip, mix, and share it without overthinking it.

Fun Fact: Dewar’s built its reputation on blending, and it was one of the first Scotch brands to really take whisky global, long before “worldwide whisky culture” was a thing.