Dewars's Aberfeldy

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I had read that this was a mild exceedingly sweet scotch, and it is amongst the least expensive bottles of single malts available locally, at about $50.00 a bottle. After buying up the stock on the Bowmore Devils Casks, my scotch account could use some moderation! When I first opened the bottle and tried it, I did not expect the taste. I found it quite salty and not sweet at all. What was with all the "sweet mild" reviews? This was not at all what I had expected, and, to be honest, I didn't really find it too appealing. It was salty and rather ho-hum. But after the bottle had sat for a couple of days, I tried it again. The difference was significant. It WAS quite sweet and mild, after it had had a chance to open up a bit.

The distillery was founded by a fellow who was born in the town of Dull, and that is how I would characterize this whiskey.  It is pleasant and sweet, as one would expect from a Speyside whiskey, and a nice change from something more robust like Laphraoig or The Devils Casks, but this is pretty mild stuff.  I do not like it as much as Aberlour 12, which runs about the same price.  Aberlour is more full flavoured, with a bit more of a caramel taste. If you want something pleasant, this fits the bill.  A good scotch to introduce someone to single malts.  But if you want something more interesting, try one of the more complicated scotches.