William Lawson
William Lawson's is a classic, smooth, and fruity blended Scotch whisky known for its accessible taste profile and "No Rules. Great Scotch." attitude. It's an unpeated blend, making it easy-drinking and suitable for mixing.
William Lawson's is a popular blended Scotch whisky with roots tracing back to 1849. While founded by William Lawson in Dundee, Scotland, the modern blend is produced and bottled in Coatbridge, near Glasgow, and owned by Bacardi. The blend prominently features the fruity, sweet single malt whisky from the Glen Deveron (Macduff) distillery, combined with various grain whiskies. It deliberately avoids any peaty or smoky flavours, focusing instead on notes of toasted cereal, green apple, and sweet toffee. This results in a characteristically bold yet smooth whisky that is designed to be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or, very commonly, mixed, particularly with cola. It positions itself as an unconventional, rule-breaking Scotch for those who appreciate a straightforward, enjoyable dram without smokiness.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Sweet cereal notes, hints of green apple or apple crumble, soft toffee or caramel, perhaps a touch of floral sweetness.
Palate: Medium-bodied and smooth. Flavours follow the nose with toasted grains, sweet maltiness, stewed apples, butterscotch/toffee, and a touch of oak spice. Notably unpeated and non-smoky.
Food Pairings
BBQ ribs or grilled chicken
Burgers and fries
Pizza
Mild cheeses
Serving Suggestions
Cola (Lawson's & Cola is a signature serve)
Ginger Ale
Soda Water
Frequently Asked Questions
Interesting Facts
Established 1849: The brand name dates back to William Lawson, a Dundee merchant.
"No Rules. Great Scotch.": This is the brand's marketing slogan, emphasizing an unconventional and approachable image for Scotch whisky.
Unpeated: A key characteristic; the blend deliberately avoids smoky flavours found in some other Scotch whiskies.
Glen Deveron Malt: The heart of the blend comes from the Glen Deveron single malt, produced at the Macduff distillery on the North East coast of Scotland.
Bacardi Ownership: William Lawson's is part of the extensive spirits portfolio owned by Bacardi Limited.