Dewars Flashcards
When was John Dewar & Sons founded
1846
What country did John Dewars and Sons founded
Perth in Scotland
What it Tommy Dewars Mantra
The only thing you get in a hurry is trouble
Where did the story of John Dewars start
Their story started with a shop in Perth - John Dewar and his two sons John Alexander and Tommy Dewar who then changed the course for whisky history
What does their Celtic truth knot symbolise
Strength, longevity and constructed with 3 D’s for John, John & Tommy
Give 2 awards have they won
First place Double Double 32 year old
Second place Dewars 25 year old
What did John Dewar do when the Spirit Act was passed
He began blending whiskies together to create his own smooth blend
How many Dewar’s Core Whiskies are there?
4, White Label, 12 year old, 15 year old and 18 year old
How many Dewar’s Cask Series are there?
3, Caribbean Smooth, Ilegal Smooth and Portuguese Smooth. All aged for 8 years
How many Double Double Whiskies are there?
3, 21 year old, 27 year old and 32 year old
Who invented the Double Double Series
Stephanie Macleod, Master Blender in 2019
What was the purpose of the Double Double Series
To highlight the house style of Dewar’s
What does 21 year old Double Double represent?
21yr representing the delicate, fruit and honey-forward characteristics found in Dewars
What does 27 year old Double Double represent?
27yr brings to life the richness and full-bodied flavor of Dewars
What does 32 year old Double Double represent?
32yr brings about the sherried, wood smoke with a hint of peat.
What is the strength of Double Double Whisky
All Double-Double is 43% abv no caramel coloring and non-chill filtered.
What is the simple classic Dewar’s cocktail?
The Highball
is a simple and classic way to enjoy your whisky. Every aspiring bartender should know this recipe and it starts quite simply with whisky and soda. That makes it very easy to memorize. And there’s no need to shake or stir as the carbonation of the soda naturally mixes in the cocktail.
How many Smooth Highball cocktails are there?
5, Coconut Highball, The original Soda Highball, Toasted Citrus Highball, Elderflower Highball and Aromatic Highball
How many signature cocktails are there?
5, Tommy’s Mule, Dramble, Pioneers Punch, Double Fashioned, Royal Nectar
Who is the Master Blender?
Stephanie MacLeod, joined 1998 and the first master blender to win Master Blender of the year for two consecutive years
What year did Stephanie win the Award?
2020 International Whisky Competition’s coveted Master Blender of the Year title for her ground-breaking innovative Double Double range of ultra-premium blended scotch at the IWC / USC / ISC / IWSC competitions.
What are the tasting notes of white label?
Citrus, Pear, Honey
What are the tasting notes of 12 year old
Citrus, dried fruit and vanilla
What is the tasting notes of 15 year old
Honey, Toffee, Floral
What are the tasting notes of 18 year old
Rich Fruit, Dark Chocolate, Marizpan
What is the process for Double Aged Whisky
We age, we blend, we age again, we finish in ruby port barrells
What are the Tasting notes of Caribbean Smooth
Brown Sugar, Tropical Fruits, caramel
What the Tasting notes of Ilegal Smooth
Caramel, Sliced Green Pepper, Wisp of smoke
What are the tasting notes of Portuguese Smooth?
Dark Red Fruits, Honey, Stone Fruits
What cask is Double Double 21 year old finished in?
Oloroso Sherry Casks
What are the tasting notes of Double Double 21 year old?
Subtle notes of Cinnamon, ripe vine fruits, with a silky smooth finish
What cask is Double Double 27 year old finished in?
Palo cortado sherry casks
What cask is Double Double 32 year old finished in?
Pedro Ximenez Sherry Casks
