{"product_id":"dewars-12yr-scotch-whisky","title":"Dewar’s Blended Scotch Double Aged 1st Fill Bourbon Casks 12 Yr 80 Proof","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eDewar’s Blended Scotch Double Aged 1st Fill Bourbon Casks 12 Yr 80 Proof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eA smooth and approachable blended Scotch whisky finished in first fill bourbon casks for added richness and depth. This double aged expression opens with notes of honey, vanilla, ripe orchard fruit, and toasted oak, followed by layers of caramel, citrus, and soft spice. The finish is warm, balanced, and mellow with lingering sweetness and gentle smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"557\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003cbr data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003cbr data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, vanilla, caramel, orchard fruit, toasted oak, soft spice, gentle smoke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xxf4ds\" data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eIs this the replacement for Dewar’s 12 Year Old “The Ancestor”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eYes. Dewar’s Blended Scotch Double Aged 1st Fill Bourbon Casks 12 Year is the updated expression that replaces the former “The Ancestor” labeling in the Dewar’s lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eWhat does “Double Aged” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eDewar’s ages the whisky once in oak casks, blends it, then returns the blend to age again for extra smoothness and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eWhat makes first fill bourbon casks special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eFirst fill bourbon casks deliver richer notes of vanilla, caramel, honey, and toasted oak because the wood is being used for Scotch maturation for the first time after bourbon aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eIs this Scotch smoky?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eThis expression is lightly smoky with a smooth, mellow profile focused more on honeyed sweetness and bourbon barrel character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1483\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eHow should I drink it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eEnjoy it neat, on the rocks, or in classic whisky cocktails like a Rob Roy or Whisky Highball.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dewar's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44863016141051,"sku":"593482","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/8310\/9627\/files\/Screenshot_2026-05-16_at_4.14.33_PM.png?v=1778973333","url":"https:\/\/www.liquornbeers.com\/products\/dewars-12yr-scotch-whisky","provider":"Liquor \u0026 Beers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}