There could also be no finish in sight for Dewar’s newest sequence, Double Double Aged. Initially launched as a 21 12 months outdated mix, these releases have crept as much as 32 years of age, then 37 years outdated final 12 months, and now it’s hitting a whopping 38 years outdated. The whisky is made by growing old a portion of final 12 months’s Double Double 37 Years Outdated for an extra 12 months, earlier than being completed in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks (as a substitute of oloroso final outing). The whisky can also be being paired with bespoke sweets made by Two-Star Michelin Chef Gabriel Kreuther that are infused with the whisky itself. (They’re free on the Dewar’s web site by way of a QR code scan on the bottle.)
We have been lucky to have the ability to pattern the spirit, so off we go!
Dewar’s is thought for its basic easiness, however throwing PX sherry into the combination actually modifications the sport. Wealthy, nutty, and leathery on the nostril, the darkish mahogany spirit evokes a treasure of aromas on the nostril, starting from toasted cloves to sandalwood-infused fragrance. The fruit is intense however darkish and deep, dried and extracted — and paired with a beautiful aroma of brewed black tea.
The palate is correct according to the above, with notes of dried plum, fig, and dates all providing an unique assault, chased by parts of Asian spice markets and cigar field. The tobacco word is especially enduring, including a smoldering however spicy ingredient to the whisky, notably the end. The fruit parts encompass the expertise like a heat hug, whereas hints of well-toasted grains handle to endure regardless of the panoply of flavors.
97.6 proof.
A / $2200 (375ml) / dewars.com
Dewar’s Double Double Aged 38 Years Outdated
$2200
