D & D Deluxe Scotch

The D & D De Luxe Scotch Whisky is a rare export-market blend bottled at 43% ABV by J. H. Wham & Son, primarily for D. & L. Ariano in Santo Stefano Belbo, Piemonte, Italy. With no formal tasting notes available, we can reconstruct a speculative profile based on its bottling strength, era, and blending conventions typical of mid-to-late 20th century Scotch.

D & D De Luxe Scotch Whisky — Speculative Tasting Notes

Nose :- Toasted grain and lemon peel — Bright and cereal-forward with a citrus liftVanilla and soft oak — Mild sweetness from American oak casksDusty malt and herbal hints — Suggests bottle aging and Highland malt influence

Palate :- Creamy and slightly oily — Rich texture with notes of barley sugar and almond. Spice and citrus — White pepper, ginger, and orange marmaladeSubtle peat and wax — A faint smoky edge with beeswax-like depth

Finish :- Medium length — Lingering malt, dried fruit, and a touch of tanninDry herbal fade — Chamomile, thyme, and a whisper of smoke

Contextual Notes

Type: Blended Scotch Whisky

ABV: 43%

Size: 750ml

Bottler: J. H. Wham & Son

Market: Italy

Era: Likely 1970s–1980s

Style: Highland-forward blend with oxidative depth and vintage charm