McDowell's No. 1 Reserve

McDowell's No. 1 Reserve is a blended whisky that combines Scotch single malts from Diageo distilleries in Scotland with Indian single malt and grain whiskies. It was launched in 1968 and is produced by McDowell & Co., a part of United Spirits Limited, which is owned by Diageo India since 2014. This whisky has become the best-selling whisky brand in India and the largest seller globally, with around 30 million cases sold annually.

Nose

The aroma is characterized by sweet notes of toffee, butterscotch, honey, and vanilla sugar, complemented by hints of green apple, pear, dried grass, and malted biscuits. There are also subtle notes of baking spice, cocoa, and white chocolate.

Vanilla

Palate

On the palate, McDowell's No. 1 Reserve is soft and sweet, with prominent flavors of toffee and butterscotch alongside honey and white chocolate. It exhibits a biscuit-like quality that adds depth, along with notes of cooked green apple and poached pear. A hint of dried grass provides grip, while late spiciness introduces warmth from white pepper and cinnamon.

Dark Fruit

Finish

The finish is warm and dry, with lingering spice and earthy malt notes. It concludes with hints of cocoa powder and lemon zest.

Smokiness