William Lawson's 1.5L
Pour this and you get warm sweet malt, dark dried fruit and a soft peppery kick on the way out. No smoke, nothing harsh, just easy and rounded. It's a friendly Scotch that doesn't ask much of you. Crack it neat over a long evening, or stretch it tall with soda when the nyama choma is on and the night's just getting started. And it's a 1.5L, so the bottle outlasts the crowd, not the other way around.
The nose leads with something jammy and sweet, like preserved grapes and grape jelly, then toffee and a little burnt caramel underneath. First sip is creamy malt with a warm hit of spice, allspice and gentle pepper, plus date and raisin in the middle. Wood and toasted oak roll in behind, and it finishes toasted, malty and just a touch peppery. Medium body, sweet leaning, no smoke at all. Smooth and rounded, the kind of dram that goes down without a fight.
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Where it's from
William Lawson's is Scotch, and the blend has been around since 1849. The heart of it comes from the Macduff distillery up on the Speyside coast, home of the Glen Deveron malt, married with bold fruity Highland malts and grain whisky. The signature move is what they leave out: zero peat, so it stays sweet and fruit-forward rather than smoky. It's now part of the Bacardi family, but the no-rules, easygoing character is all its own.
Good to know
- What is the price of William Lawson's 1.5L?
William Lawson's 1.5L is KSh 3,235 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does William Lawson's 1.5L taste like?
Sweet and malty with dried fruit like date and raisin, toffee, a bit of allspice and a soft peppery, toasted finish. Medium-bodied, smooth and rounded, with no smoke.
- What is the ABV of William Lawson's 1.5L?
It's 40% ABV, the standard strength for a blended Scotch.
- How do I serve William Lawson's?
Neat, over a single big ice cube, or long with soda or ginger ale and a twist of lemon. Whisky and Coke works great too. Keep it room temp or lightly chilled so the fruit shines.
- What pairs with William Lawson's?
Grilled meats are the move, nyama choma, ribs, boerewors. It also loves dark chocolate, aged cheddar and salty bar snacks.
- Is William Lawson's a peaty or smoky whisky?
No. It's deliberately made with zero peat, so it's sweet and fruity rather than smoky. A good pick if you don't love the campfire style.
- Where is William Lawson's from?
Scotland. It's a blended Scotch dating to 1849, built around the Macduff distillery's Speyside malt blended with Highland malts and grain whisky.
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William Lawson's 1.5L price in Kenya
Buy William Lawson's 1.5L online in Nairobi, Kenya. Available in 4 sizes — William Lawson's 350ml at KSh 1,029, William Lawson's 750ml at KSh 1,999, 1000 ml at KSh 2,439, 1500 ml at KSh 3,235 — with fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within 30 minutes, or next-day countrywide.
- William Lawson's 350mlKSh 1,029
- William Lawson's 750mlKSh 1,999
- 1000 mlKSh 2,439
- 1500 mlKSh 3,235
