Stop in for a cup of coffee

Going for something smooth the article did focus on Dewar's.

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So, my experience (limited) Says the older it is 12yr, 18+ the smoother and smokier it is. Like Dewars the White Label is 8yr, the 12 is better, 18 is better, etc.