Dewar’s Double Double 21 Year Old Scotch Whisky Finished in Mizunara Oak Casks
Dewar's Double Double 21 Year Old Scotch Whisky Finished in Mizunara Oak Casks is the Japanese-oak iteration of Dewar's acclaimed Double Double series — a 21-year-old blended Scotch put through master blender Stephanie Macleod's four-stage aging process and finished in rare Japanese Mizunara oak casks, bottled at 46% ABV. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 375mL
- Age: 21 years (malts and grains aged separately, then blended)
- Aging: four stages — 21 years in oak, blended, married a second time in oak, then finished in Mizunara oak casks for up to a year
- Origin: Dewar's, Scotland — Master Blender Stephanie Macleod
- Score: 95 points, Whisky Advocate
Four Stages, One Rare Japanese Oak
The "Double Double" name is literal: the malts and grains age 21 years separately, are blended, go back into oak for a second marrying, are blended again, and rest once more — four barrel returns before the final act. That final act is Mizunara: oak that takes 200 years to mature, grows twisted, and leaks through porous grain, so cask makers waste none of it. For the trouble it gives sandalwood, coconut, incense, and a silken floral freshness no other oak delivers — layered here over the citrus brightness of the 21-year-old blend.
Tasting Notes
Lime zest and grapefruit peel shine through Mizunara sandalwood on the nose; the palate brings tropical banana, candied ginger, coconut, and green apple over a glossy oak mouthfeel. The finish is luscious — zested lemon and white chocolate.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass — this is a Scotch whisky to study, not to rush. The 375mL format makes it the most approachable way into the Double Double series for the curious.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mizunara oak?
A rare Japanese oak (Quercus crispula) that takes about 200 years to mature and is notoriously difficult to shape into casks; it imparts sandalwood, coconut, and incense notes.
What does "Double Double" mean?
A four-stage aging process: 21-year malts and grains are blended, returned to oak, blended again, rested again, and finally finished in Mizunara casks.
Is this the same as Dewar's Double Double 21 Sherry Cask?
No — the original Double Double 21 was finished in Oloroso sherry casks; this is the Mizunara-oak iteration of the same 21-year-old blend.
Order Dewar's Double Double 21 Mizunara online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — Scotland meets Japan in a 95-point blend.