White Heather Blended Scotch

Nose: A standard whisky aroma with a faint ethanol undertone. Notes of raisin and brown sugar. Palate: The start is smooth and sweet, with malt and a hint of fruit. The middle doesn't offer much. It has a full texture and a pleasant mouthfeel. There's a very, very subtle smoky hint. Finish: Brief and unobjectionable. No bitter or sour tastes. Unremarkable, forgettable, but not unpleasant. The grain spirit note isn't metallic or overwhelming. It's similar to Chivas Regal, but not in that league. By itself, it's too one-dimensional to be interesting, but it's drinkable over ice with a bit of soda. As a mixer, it develops a very noticeable brown sugar aroma and flavor that becomes a little cloying. This is made worse when mixed with soft drinks, which is not advised. This blend was established in the 1930s by S. Campbell & Son, who later became Campbell Distillers and also created the Clan Campbell blend. It was a mid-tier blend with several age statement versions. Campbell Distillers was acquired by Pernod Ricard and ceased operations in the 1980s, leading to the blend's disappearance from the UK market. It continued as a budget option in the Australia-Pacific region, bearing little resemblance to the original. Chivas Bros. eventually took over the brand, and it became extinct around 2012. I found a bottle of this not long ago at a local shop – they found a case while relocating their storage. It was interesting to sample for old times' sake, but I wouldn't purchase another. “Adequate”: 72/100 (2 stars)