Dewar’s White Label- tasting and comparison with William Lawson’s
Sometimes you pick up something from the shelf on a whim and it ends up winning over you. About the same happened with me and Dewar’s White Label. I expected it to be good, but the layers I discovered through the tasting(and comparison) surprised me to no end.
To sample the flavors best, I thought of starting with a comparison against William Lawson’s. That is the only scotch I had that I thought might give a good reference point, and also has been one of my favored sips when I am looking for a classic blended scotch.
Dewar’s White Label promised a balanced blend of Scottish heather and honey, pleasing presence of oak and pear fruit.
Color
Amber, honey
Nose
Honey, sweet, apple pie, vanilla, nutmeg, slight wood
Palate
Less sweet that the nose, malt, apple, bold, butter
Finish
Candied apple all the way
With addition of a few drops of water, becomes sweeter
Score: 9.5
William Lawson’s
Color
Amber, honey
Nose
Oak, banana, caramel
Palate
Sweet, slight burn at back of throat, very smooth, apple
Finish
Apple
With addition of a few drops of water, becomes great and the burn goes
Score: 9
I tend to score drinks based on what they offer, at what price, how they deliver on the promise and any additional visual and experience-contributing factors.
Please drink responsibly.
Slainte.
