Dewar’s 12 Review: A Better Everyday Blend?
Dewar’s 12 is a honeyed, softly spiced blended Scotch that works neatly, on the rocks and especially in a highball. Its value is versatility, not maximum depth.
Dewar’s 12 is a honeyed, softly spiced blended Scotch that works neatly, on the rocks and especially in a highball. Its value is versatility, not maximum depth.
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