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About Blended Scotch

About Blended Scotch
Blended Scotch whiskies require a mix of dozens of different malt whiskies to be combined with grain whisky in order to create the desired blend. The individual percentages of each malt whisky may be small, but each contributes its unique character to the blend. A blender will thus need to buy or produce a large amount of different malt whiskies in order to maintain the consistency of the blend. Thus, for a malt whisky distillery, the single malt may get all of the glory, but the blends ultimately pay the bills.

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Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare Blended Scotch Whisky
95 points
$399
Johnnie Walker
Blue Label Ghost & Rare Blended Scotch Whisky
Golden amber color. Aromas of varnished wood, coffee, honey candy, cherries, sesame, and tomato leaf with a supple, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a peppery, medium-length brown sugar pop tart, black pepper, and vanilla-ginger lozenge finish. A velvety nectar fit for special occasions.
Awards: 2018 Best Blended Scotch
95 points $399
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Dewar’s The Vintage 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
94 points
$55
Dewar’s
The Vintage 18 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Brilliant golden amber color. Fruity aromas of sweet pear nectar, crackers with cajeta, pecan shell, vanilla malt shake, and spice cake with a creamy, crisp, fruity medium body and a peppery, interesting, medium-long banana chips, honey, caramelized papaya, and whipped cream finish. An attractive and fruity blended scotch to drink any way you take it.
94 points $55
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Grand Macnish Double Matured 13 Year Old Rum Cask Aged Blended Scotch Whisky
93 points
$45.99
Grand Macnish
Double Matured 13 Year Old Rum Cask Aged Blended Scotch Whisky
Golden amber color. Aromas of almond nougat, heather, dried pear, halvah with dark chocolate, and musk with a velvety, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, amusing, medium-long spiced honey, Vienna cream pastry, and creme brulee finish. A rich and velvety scotch whiskey that will be a pleasure to drink in craft cocktails and simply neat.
93 points $45.99
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Dewar’s The Signature 25 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky Double Aged
93 points
$230
Dewar’s
The Signature 25 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky Double Aged
Golden amber color. Aromas of toasted biscuit with raisins, charcoal briquettes, dried apricot, and grilled zucchini with a supple, bright, dry light-to-medium body and a tingling, medium-length vegetable ash, parmesan, honey-nut cereal, and cigarettes finish. A smoky blended scotch for mixed drinks.
93 points $230
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Dewar’s The Monarch 15 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
92 points
$50
Dewar’s
The Monarch 15 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Light gold color. Aromas of buttered biscuit, lilac, bruleed lemon, cinnamon candies, and earl grey tea with cream and sugar with a satiny, bright, dry light body and a tingling, medium-length ripe pear, turkish delight, sponge cake, and macadamia nut cookies finish. A solid blended scotch for highballs and cocktails.
92 points $50
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Chivas Regal 12 Year Blended Scotch Whisky
91 points
Chivas Regal
12 Year Blended Scotch Whisky
Gold color. Aromas and flavors of black tea with biscuits, ripe strawberry, prune, lemon custard, lavender, and nutty wheat germ with a supple, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, captivating, medium-length finish that shows accents of toasted pound cake, spiced frosting, and mocha finish. A palate-pleasing blended Scotch that offers notes of delicate spices and chewy toast.
Awards: 2019 World Cocktail Championships - 2nd Place Highball Whisky
91 points
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Dewar’s The Ancestor 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
91 points
$26
Dewar’s
The Ancestor 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
Gold color. Aromas of apricot preserves on whole wheat scone, toasted barley, apple-cinnamon yogurt, and pannetone with a slightly chewy, crisp, dryish medium body and a tingling, medium-length honey butter, toasted biscuit, and orange cordial finish. A rock-solid blended scotch with great versatility.
91 points $26
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Johnnie Walker Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky
90 points
Johnnie Walker
Black Label Blended Scotch Whisky
Golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of apricots in syrup, southern biscuit, toffee-coated nuts, and creme brulee with a supple, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-length finish revealing notes of maple and hint of peat finish. A rich and roasty blended Scotch whisky that’s easy to love; sip or mix.
90 points
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Dewar’s White Label Blended Scotch Whisky
90 points
$17
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Dewar’s
White Label Blended Scotch Whisky
Gold color. Smoky aromas of dark browned biscuits, sourdough, smoked chocolate coated toffee, apricot, seaweed, carob, and anise with a satiny, crisp, fruity medium body and a tingling, engaging, medium-long pears, caramelized bananas with butterscotch, and black pepper finish. A very attractive blended Scotch that offers a smoky slice of Islay in the blend.
90 points $17 Best Buy
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John Barr Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky
89 points
$24.99
John Barr
Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky
Golden amber color. Aromas of candied citrus, green apple, kiwi, pastry crust, and caramel cheesecake with a satiny, fruity medium-to-full body and a silky, interesting, medium-length pecan praline, molasses, roasted nuts, and whipped honey finish. A very tasty and mixable Scotch whisky that won’t let you down.
89 points $24.99
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