Dewar's Launches French Cask Smooth Whisky

It's the newest iteration in the Dewar's 8 Cask Series. Dewar's French Cask Smooth (SRP $24.99) is inspired by apple picking in the great Normandy orchards and utilizes the cask from the making of the traditional French apple brandy, Calvados. These casks are then used to finish the DEWAR'S 8-year-old double-aged Blended Scotch whisky for a rich, full-bodied blend with flavor notes of apple and citrus.

"cask finish enhances the signature DEWAR'S citrus notes whilst subtly imparting baked apples and crème anglaise," commented Stephanie Macleod, Master Blender for Dewar's. "It is a bright and delicious whisky with the ultimate balance and smoothness. The full-bodied finish makes it perfect to enjoy neat, on the rocks, or in an apple and cinnamon highball."

To celebrate the launch of DEWAR'S French Cask Smooth, Dewar's Scotch Whisky is partnering with James Beard Award winning chef duo Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson, co-owners of Frenchette and Le Rock in New York City, to launch 'Dinners a la Francaise,' hosted in partnership with Resident. Designed to celebrate the joys of long, leisurely meals, this exclusive dinner series will allow guests to savor moments of connection along with food and cocktail pairings.

Featuring autumn-inspired details, a five-course meal will bring New Yorkers the best of French cuisine, complemented by cocktails featuring the new DEWAR'S French Cask Smooth whisky. Dishes will embody classic flavors with a modern twist, while embracing the traditions of French cuisine and Scottish distilling. Consumers can attend the experience themselves on Nov^. 8 and Nov. 15, with tickets available on ExploreTock.com.