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Dewar's Ancestor 12 Year Old, Bourbon & Oloroso Sherry Cask, 1980, 40%
Dewar's

Dewar's Ancestor 12 Year Old, Bourbon & Oloroso Sherry Cask, 1980, 40%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 30
Average Score
Avg 84
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Description

John Dewar & Sons is a subsidiary of historic rum producers and multinational drinks company, Bacardi, and is tasked with managing its Scotch whisky portfolio. The company was acquired from Diageo in 1998 and was merged with Bacardi's William Lawson Distillers. John Dewar & Sons continues to market both its own and the William Lawson brands, which are the world's fifth and sixth biggest selling b ...

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Dec 1, 2025SGD 90.79
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 8, 2025SGD 91.91
Region
Scotland
Age
12 Years
Vintage
1968
Bottled
1980
ABV
40%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Dewar's
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon & Oloroso Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
N.A
Historical context
1980s bottling
Special release
Distributed in Italy
Allocation
Italy
Nose
Juicy fruit, thick creamy malt, floral, honey, vanilla, and a hint of lemon.
Palate
Smooth, sweet with honey, butterscotch, barley malt, and gentle spices.
Finish
Medium, sweet, with oak spice, salty caramel, and a touch of smoke.
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