Dewar’s8YearOldCaribbeanRumCaskFinish(700mL)

<p>Caribbean Rum casks do wonders to bring exotic fruit notes of the Classic Dewar’s profile. </p><p><em>John Dewar Sr.</em> founded the company in 1846. But it was when his two sons —<em> John Dewar Jr.</em> and <em>Thomas Dewar </em>took over the business that it really took off. The lads <em>expanded </em>the brand into a global market leader by the end of the century with<em> attention to detail</em>, a fine product, and quite frankly some brilliant marketing. Along the way they pioneered the technique of <em>“marrying”</em> where a blended Scotch is re-casked to allow for a period of aging together. And there have been a few mergers and acquisitions along the way, but the company is now owned by <em>Bacardi </em>who largely leave them alone to work their magic across six major Scotch and Single Malt brands. </p><p><em>Dewar’s 8 Year Old Caribbean Rum Cask Finish</em> is a delight. Just like its sister dram in the “Smooth Blended” series, Dewar’s call this Scotch double-aged — and eight years ain’t shabby at all. But then they finish it in <em>ex-Rum casks </em>for up to six months. And it is this little finishing that makes <em>all the magic</em> here. Ultimately, this is the reason why you experiment. Who would have thought how <em>complimentary </em>the Rum influence would be on the core Dewar’s profile. The notes of exotic fruit and spice changes the mouth feel and complexity in all the right places for an <em>exceptional value</em>.</p><p><u>Smartass Corner:</u><em>Dewar’s Whiskies have won more than 400 international awards in twenty countries.</em></p>