About this whisky

Dewar's White Label was first blended in 1899, a year after the Dewar family opened their Aberfeldy distillery in Highland Perthshire, and it has been the brand's signature ever since. Like the rest of the Dewar's range it is double aged: once the malt and grain whiskies are blended, they are returned to oak casks to rest for around six months, so the flavours knit together into a notably smooth, easy style.

On the nose you will find fresh citrus and juicy pear; the palate brings smooth honeyed sweetness with a subtle vanilla note, and the finish is gentle and refreshing. It is the classic Scotch for a highball, which is exactly how it is enjoyed in Japan, and it suits Kolkata's warm evenings served tall with soda and plenty of ice. A dependable bottle for house parties, casual hosting and anyone who prefers a lighter whisky.

Key facts

• First blended in 1899, a year after the Dewar family's Aberfeldy distillery began production
• Double aged: after blending, rested in oak casks for around six months
• Light, honeyed style, widely used for highballs
• Dewar's has been blending Scotch in Perth since 1846

Tasting notes

Nose:

Fresh citrus and juicy pear

Palate:

Smooth honeyed sweetness with subtle vanilla

Finish:

Gentle and refreshing

Serve

Dewar's Highball: 50 ml over plenty of ice in a tall glass, topped with chilled soda and a lemon twist. Also good neat or on the rocks.

Food pairing

Great with lighter, crisp food: fish fry, prawn cutlets or Chinese-Bengali chilli fish; also with a club sandwich.