Dandy, whiskies made with Scotch whiskies
Dandy is a whisky brand from the same family as Chalong Bay, Saneha and Lanna. Its two expressions are made from Scotch whiskies and bottled at 40% ABV, in 70 cl bottles. The available sources do not specify where the whiskies are blended or the age of the whiskies used.
The Modern Classic
The Modern Classic is a whisky made with Scotch malts. The brand describes it as rich, golden, round and balanced, with subtle notes of banana and chocolate. It is designed to be enjoyed neat or on the rocks.
Tasting notes
- Nose: maple syrup, banana, a delicate hint of smoke.
- Palate: toffee, banana, subtle notes of vanilla.
- Finish: gently peated barley, light smoke and a long malty finish.
The Gentle Rebel
The Gentle Rebel is a fine blended whisky, a blend of Scotch malt and grain whiskies. Its profile combines a lightly smoky sweetness with notes of dried fruit, hazelnut and caramel. The brand intends it primarily for mixed drinks and cocktails.
Tasting notes
- Nose: lightly smoky peat, delicate malt, caramel, dried apricot.
- Palate: toasted almonds, hazelnuts, crème brûlée.
- Finish: a delicate balance of smoky peat, malt and sweetness.
Two approaches to whisky
The catalogue presents The Modern Classic as the meeting point between traditional elegance and a contemporary approach, with an unexpected fruity touch for a Scotch malt whisky. The Gentle Rebel, by contrast, is intended as an alternative take on what a whisky “should be”: a freer blend, designed for creativity in cocktails. The two bottles share the same strength and size, which makes them easy to compare.
How to choose
For sipping neat or on the rocks, with a fruity profile (banana, maple) and a malty finish, choose The Modern Classic. For a whisky intended for highballs and cocktails, with notes of hazelnut, crème brûlée and light smoke, choose The Gentle Rebel. Both are bottled at 40% ABV.
