Dewar’s is welcoming a new addition to its well-received Double Double series, a new 21-Year-Old Blended Scotch Whisky finished in American and French oak casks. Except this time, the casks were toasted with Icelandic magma stones!

To make this expression, the whisky undergoes a four-stage aging process. First, individual single malt and grain whiskies are aged. Then, they are blended and aged separately, before being combined to mature further. Finally, the blend is finished in stone-toasted American and French oak casks, said to help create a smoother, more complex flavor.

The presence of the magma stones to toast the barrels are said to help the oak to open gradually, influencing the whisky’s final character. The release comes in two distinct expressions, which are presented in a “Discovery Pack”:

• American Oak Double 21-Year-Old: Finished in American oak casks, this whisky is said to contain flavors of vanilla, coconut oil and ripe summer fruits.
• French Oak Double 21-Year-Old: Finished in French oak casks, this offering apparently has  notes of cinnamon, cloves, caramel, baked apples and toasted cereals.

Kanpai!

88 Bamboo Editorial Team