Tastes

Golden, slightly orange in color. The aroma makes it clear this is a Sherry finish. Other undistinguishable floral and fruity notes come through as well. Starts with sweet apple notes which gives way to a pleasant oaky flavor. The finish adds some slightly pepper notes and a touch of bitterness. A touch of water opens it up slightly and allows the fruity note to play a little more with the oak, but doesn’t really reveal much new. Pleasant, drinkable, but not outstanding. I guess, about what I was expecting.

Nice deep amber color. Aroma is soft and pleasant. Hints of caramel. First taste is sweet, but the high proof is immediately apparent. As the burn subsidies you taste the oak prominent, but pleasant. The oak loungers long and smooth on the finish. Vanilla, oak, and a touch of smoke are the main taste. Very smooth for 110 proof. Warms the belly nicely. A splash of water dulls the burn, but doesn’t really alter the flavor, just allow you to taste and enjoy. A very good whiskey.

The alcohol comes through very strongly on the nose. Backing away you get slight floral notes. Caramel and vanilla come through strong at the start which gives way to smokiness. The finish is a bit bitter for my taste. The bitterness even grows with time. Solid, drinkable, but I wouldn’t seek it out.

Fairly soft aroma with just a hint of caramel. Flavor is slightly sweet and smoky. The peat comes through a bit more on the finish. Water balances it out a bit. Overall nice, but not the complexity of some of the older scotch’s.

Slightly orange color. Aroma has apples and some floral notes. Subtle but pleasant. Sweet apples and slightly cinnamon to start. Some bitter notes set in with the alcohol. The finish is pleasantly oaky. Water brings out some pepper. A very nice Scotch.

Warm caramel, smoke, and peaty aroma. First taste is smoky and slightly sweet. The smoke and the bitterness both intensify with time. The peat really comes through in the finish leaving you with a warm smoky bitter taste. A touch of water balances things out. A bit more peaty than I prefer but good.

Almost orange color. Orange and vanilla notes in the aroma some spice in the background. Smith caramel flavor, orange and cinnamon in the middle. Almost taste a Christmas cookie somewhere in there. Slightly bitter on the finish with a hint of peat. I really like this one.

Very light in color. Aroma is very floral. Taste is also floral with a touch of honey. Finish turns slightly bitter and oaky. A touch of water helps warm it up a bit. Very pleasant.

Fairly light in color with a hint of red. The sherry really stands out pleasantly in the aroma. The sherry also shines in the flavor. Pleasantly fruity, but with some peppery notes. Nice complexity and drinkablity. Maybe my favorite of this series so far.

Deep oaky color with a touch of orange. Slightly floral aroma with hints of smoke. Smoky caramel in flavor at first. Transitions a pepper which lingers pleasantly through the finish. The peat comes through with a touch of water, but not obnoxiously like some Scotch’s.