Dewar’s 75cl Deluxe Ancestor is a blended Scotch whisky known for its rich, refreshing, and sweet taste profile. It’s a deluxe blend that includes a fair amount of long-aged whisky and is sealed with a spring cap. The whisky is described as having a delicate aroma with hints of leather, hay, and malted milk balls, followed by a chewy, nutty, and sweet taste with a medium-long, toasty, off-dry finish. Name: Dewar’s Ancestor (also known as Dewar’s The Ancestor or Dewar’s Ancestor Rare Old). Type: Blended Scotch whisky. Age: 12 years (though some bottles may be from the 1950s or 1960s). Volume: 75cl (750ml). Strength: 40% ABV (though some older bottles may be 70 proof or 43% ABV). Color: Straw yellow/wheat field gold. Aroma: Delicate scents of new leather, hay grass, and malted milk ball. Some tasting notes also mention citrus and honey. Taste: Chewy, nutty, marshmallow, sweet, oily, deeply cereal-like, and elegant.Some descriptions also include notes of biscuit, apple, and sherbet. Finish: Medium long, toasty, and off-dry. Some descriptions also mention a lingering sweetness and oakiness. Special Features: Dewar’s Ancestor is known for its double-aging process, which contributes to its smoothness and complexity. It was also part of Dewar’s deluxe range and contained a fair proportion of long-aged whisky. Older bottles may have a spring cap closure.
