Dewar's

Dewar's White Label Blended Scotch Whisky, 1960, 43%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 15
Average Score
Avg 84
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Description

Dewar's White Label is a classic blended Scotch whisky, renowned for its smooth, balanced, and approachable character. It is crafted from a blend of around 30 to 40 single malt and grain whiskies sourced from across Scotland, with Aberfeldy single malt forming its core. The whisky undergoes a 'double ageing' process, where the blended spirit is returned to oak casks for further maturation, contributing to its mellow and rounded profile. It has consistently been recognized as one of the world's most awarded blended Scotches. [1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 15, 16, 21, 23, 28]

Overall Rating
84.3/100
Great84.3 / 100

Based on 4 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Bright citrus, heather honey, delicate pear, vanilla, and a hint of smoke with floral and cereal notes. [1, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 18, 19, 21]
Palate
Soft vanilla fudge, toffee, toasted oak, and honey, with malt, pear, citrus, light spice, and a subtle creamy, smoky texture. [1, 3, 4, 7, 10, 13, 18, 19, 21]
Finish
Crisp and medium in length, with oak, a faint wisp of smoke, herbal freshness, lingering honeyed sweetness, and a touch of pepper. [1, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 21]
CCanalSoda18 Aug
85 / 100

The crisp, medium-length finish is the clearest point here: oak, a faint wisp of smoke, herbal freshness and lingering honeyed sweetness give it a balanced close.

Nose: Bright citrus, Heather honey, Delicate pear, Vanilla, A hint of smoke, Floral and cereal notesPalate: Soft vanilla fudge, Toffee, Toasted oak, Honey, Malt, pear, citrus and light spice, Subtle creamy, smoky textureFinish: Crisp and medium in length, Oak and a faint wisp of smoke, Herbal freshness, Lingering honeyed sweetness, A touch of pepper
bluehour_socks avatarbluehour_socks11 Jul
84 / 100

The smoke stays in the background here: a hint on the nose, then a subtle smoky texture and faint wisp on the finish. That gives it some smoky character without making smoke the main event. Honey, vanilla and toffee lead the sweeter side, with citrus and pear bringing a lighter edge. A balanced direction, though anyone looking for a stronger smoky presence may find it restrained.

Nose: Bright citrus, heather honey, delicate pear, vanilla, and a hint of smoke; floral and cereal notes.Palate: Soft vanilla fudge, toffee, toasted oak, and honey, with malt, pear, citrus, light spice, and a subtle creamy, smoky texture.Finish: Crisp and medium in length, with oak, a faint wisp of smoke, herbal freshness, lingering honeyed sweetness, and a touch of pepper.
Hhoneycombkit16 Apr
84 / 100

Bright citrus and delicate pear give this blend a clear opening. Heather honey and vanilla soften it, while a hint of smoke adds interest. The palate moves toward vanilla fudge and toffee. Toasted oak and light spice provide a useful contrast to that sweetness. I favour smoke, so its presence on the nose and in the finish appeals to me. It stays restrained, though. Someone looking for smoke to lead may find the sweeter side more prominent than they prefer. The crisp, medium-length finish brings oak and herbal freshness alongside lingering honeyed sweetness. A faint wisp of smoke and a touch of pepper make for a measured close.

Nose: Bright citrus, Heather honey, Delicate pear, Vanilla, Hint of smokePalate: Vanilla fudge, Toffee, Toasted oak, Light spice, Subtle creamy, smoky textureFinish: Crisp, medium length, Oak, Faint wisp of smoke, Herbal freshness, Lingering honeyed sweetness, Touch of pepper
Rrainykit17 Feb
84 / 100

The bright citrus and faint smoke make this more interesting to me than the softer honey and vanilla might suggest on their own. There’s a gentle contrast here, with oak and herbal freshness alongside the sweetness. It sounds like a quietly appealing blend.

Nose: Bright citrus, Heather honey, Delicate pear, Vanilla, A hint of smoke, Floral and cereal notesPalate: Soft vanilla fudge, Toffee, Toasted oak, Honey, Malt, Pear, Citrus, Light spice, Subtle creamy, smoky textureFinish: Crisp and medium in length, Oak, A faint wisp of smoke, Herbal freshness, Lingering honeyed sweetness, A touch of pepper
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Dec 1, 2025SGD 151.97
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Age
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Vintage
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Bottled
1960
ABV
43%
Volume
200cl
Distillery
Dewar's
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
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Batch
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PPM
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Barley
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Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Flip-top pourer
Presentation
Bottle with handle and flip-top pourer
Series highlights
White Label
Historical context
1960s
Special release
Special import for the Italian market, specifically for Egidio Quadrelli in Alassio
Allocation
Italy (Alassio)
Nose
Bright citrus, heather honey, delicate pear, vanilla, and a hint of smoke with floral and cereal notes. [1, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 18, 19, 21]
Palate
Soft vanilla fudge, toffee, toasted oak, and honey, with malt, pear, citrus, light spice, and a subtle creamy, smoky texture. [1, 3, 4, 7, 10, 13, 18, 19, 21]
Finish
Crisp and medium in length, with oak, a faint wisp of smoke, herbal freshness, lingering honeyed sweetness, and a touch of pepper. [1, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 21]
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