Every scotch tells a story. Single malt or blended, every native Scotsman knows that it’s never been a matter of whether the story being savored is new or old, complex or simple; the only thing that matters is if it’s a tale well told.

It seems that everywhere else in the world, tension rises as single-malt elitists scoff if a glass of blended scotch nears the table, but in Scotland single malts and blended versions co-exist, as these seasoned scotch drinkers appreciate the art of a good story.

“Few people realize how complex and interesting blended whiskys can actually be,” says Gabriel Cardarella, U.S. national brand ambassador for Dewar’s. “In Dewar’s blends case, there are multiple distilleries represented in every bottle, and every whisky that’s in that bottle tells its own story. Some of the country’s best single-malt creations have been reserved specifically for blends.”

Evidently, scotch blends can be deconstructed to become interesting in their own right. Cardarella has been preaching this fact for ages and can now back up the claim as John Dewar & Sons releases a few of their best-kept secrets this year under a portfolio dubbed “The Last Great Malts.” Following up from the releases of Dewar’s single malts Aberfeldy and Craigellachie, the brand will continue to release the portfolio through 2015, including Aultmore and The Devron, saving its most regal release for last with Royal Brackla debuting at the end of the year. Look for the new releases in Duty Free throughout 2015.