The 15-Year-Old Whisky You Can Drink All Holiday Season
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The world of whisky can be an intimidating one-but it doesn't need to be. Because while there's no end to the rabbit hole you can dive down in terms of single malts, countries of origin, and different methods of aging-do you want a cask that used to hold sherry, port, or...rum?-the core question remains the same. And that core question is quite simple: Do you enjoy drinking this stuff?
That's where Dewar's comes in. The brand is most famous for its blended whisky, which forgoes the exclusivity and expense of single malt options in favor of something we can all enjoy come the holiday season-whisky that tastes good and won't wreck your bank account. The distiller's 15-year-old scotch is easy to drink, easy to buy, and something you should keep on the shelf all winter long.
First and foremost, it's tasty.
You know those folks who want a whisky that'll sear their nose hairs and obliterate their palate with heaping portions of peat and whatever-the-hell else? This is not for them. This is for people who want something a little more subtle. It does have the distinctive smokiness that Scotch is naturally known for, but what really shines through are the more delicate notes. Green apple, for instance. Or vanilla. Oh, and honey. This is the kind of whisky that even non-whisky drinkers can appreciate.
It's kind to your wallet.
Not to get all practical when we're just trying to talk about liquor, but it's the holiday season. Which means that, if you're anything like the rest of us, you're likely to go through a bottle or two (0r 10) more than average, toasting to everything from the winter solstice to Ol' Saint Nick to the New Year. Dewar's 15 isn't clocking in at bargain-basement prices, but with a tag ranging from around $45 to $60-thanks, byzantine United States liquor laws and pricing-it's a treat that you can afford to indulge in a few times.
It's supremely giftable.
As long as your giftee is a whisky fan, you really can't go wrong with a bottle of this stuff. First off, it comes in a very wrapping paper-friendly tin, which also looks pretty impressive own its own. So there's the whole "presentation" angle sorted. Plus, at 15 years old, it carries enough gravitas to feel special (without putting you in the poorhouse). And, remember, there's that whole taste thing. Your recipient will thank you. And if you're lucky, they might just share a dram with you. Win-win.
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