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This release, the sixth in \u201cThe Champions Edition\u201d series, was finished in Cabernet Franc barrels from the W\u00f6lffer Estate<\/strong> vineyard on Long Island.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dewar\u2019s<\/strong>, an official partner of the US Open<\/strong> of Golf<\/strong>, is marking the launch of the 126th edition of the championship by unveiling the sixth version of its \u201cThe Champions Edition\u201d whiskey.<\/strong> This special series, launched as part of the partnership between the brand and the tournament in 2021, aims to celebrate the historic ties between golf and Scotch whiskey.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To achieve this, the brand chose to collaborate with the W\u00f6lffer Estate winery, located in Southampton, to create a unique finish inspired by the local terroir.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The whisky is crafted from a blend of up to 40 Scottish malt and grain whiskies. After maturing for 19 years in bourbon and sherry casks, the blend is harmonized in reused oak casks before being finished in barrels that previously held Cabernet Franc from the W\u00f6lffer Estate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThere is a natural synergy between whisky and wine; both are shaped by time, place, and oak casks<\/em>,\u201d explains Stephanie Macleod, <\/strong>Master Blender at Dewar\u2019s. \u201cWe\u2019ve created an expression that not only highlights the complexity of our Dewar\u2019s Double-Aged Scotch but also reflects the terroir of the wine region hosting this year\u2019s Championship. The Cabernet Franc casks contribute magnificent notes of red fruit, floral aromas, and a subtle hint of spice, resulting in a whisky that is both unique and unmistakably DEWAR\u2019S\u2014a testament to our ongoing quest to enrich our experience through the discovery of flavors.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The brand emphasizes that this special edition was designed to reflect the championship\u2019s host venue. Shinnecock Hills<\/strong> is one of the five founding clubs of the United States Golf<\/strong> Association<\/strong> and ranks among the most iconic courses in American golf.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For Brian Cox<\/strong>, global vice president of Scotch whiskies at Bacardi, owner of the Dewar\u2019s brand, this annual series celebrates both the sport and the moments of camaraderie associated with golf: \u201cDrawing on the shared Scottish heritage of whisky and golf, The Champions Edition is our annual tribute to the 19th hole and the stories that bring people together. We are proud to continue this tradition with an edition inspired by the hills of Shinnecock and the vibrant character of Long Island.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\nA 19-year maturation enriched by Cabernet Franc barrels<\/h2>\n
A tribute to the Shinnecock Hills course<\/h2>\n