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Dewar's Special Reserve 12 Year Old, First Fill Bourbon Cask, 43%
Dewar's

Dewar's Special Reserve 12 Year Old, First Fill Bourbon Cask, 43%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 22
Average Score
Avg 94
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Description

Dewar's 12 Year Old Special Reserve is a blended Scotch whisky, matured for 12 years and known for its 'double-ageing' process, where it undergoes a secondary maturation in oak casks after initial blending to enhance smoothness and balance. This expression combines the rich complexity of aged single malts with Dewar's signature balance, offering sweet, soft, and gently spiced flavors. It is crafted from thirty single malt and grain whiskies and finished in first-fill bourbon casks. John Dewar began blending whisky in the mid-19th century, and the business expanded globally under his sons, John and Tommy. [cite: Scotch Whisky Auctions, 2, 8, 13, 23, 25]

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Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jul 26, 2026SGD 67.44
Whisky Online AuctionsAuction Sold Price - May 13, 2026SGD 39.54
Whisky Online AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jan 7, 2026SGD 44.71
Cask type
First Fill Bourbon Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Special Reserve; Double Aged
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Sweet honey, vanilla, and gentle oak, with notes of juicy grapes, apple, mild cocoa, and a touch of warm spice. Some sources also mention dandelions, malt, toffee, caramel, cereal, biscuit, apples, pears, dried fruits, sultanas, and a wisp of smoke.
Palate
Smooth and mellow, with honeyed sweetness, toffee, light caramel, and subtle dried fruits. Notes of juicy grapes, apple, cocoa, peppery oak, and gentle spiciness are present. Some describe it as creamy with vanilla, light oak, raisin, fresh citrus, and a subtle nuttiness.
Finish
Clean, medium to long, with lingering vanilla, soft oak warmth, and honeyed sweetness. Hints of white pepper, tobacco smoke, and fruit notes are also mentioned, sometimes with a dry and woody character.
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