Tastes

scotch for people who prefer bourbon. a bit too far toward bourbon for my taste, but a pleasanr dram. oak and honey on nose. taste shows quality barrel aging. heavy mouthfeel. more than just bourbon/scotch blend, much smoother than glenfiddich 12. good addition to collection

got as gift: N: malt, faint sea air T: white bread, light honey, corn sweetness, opens up to fruit sweetness (grapes) F: medium length, some bitterness like soda water. water brings out a sharp pineapple note at end. nothing spectacular from the ipa process but a solid drinkable whiskey, better than regular glenfiddich 12. knowing the price, would choose something else such as bourbon finish glenfiddich.

Found a dusty old bottle in Dad's cabinet, probably 25 years since opening. Only a few drams were left at the bottom, so perhaps a fair test: N: sweet wheat bread, acetone T: thin mouthfeel, astringent, light speyside blend notes but hard to get to. peaches, barley, rye bread crust. light smoke. F: too weak to burn, and a punishment is a surprisingly long bitter aftertaste. faint raisins, cloves, apple skins. would never recommend, but etched in memory of an evening with family exploring the liquor cabinet!

look: orangy hue, and not just from the cheesy looking label. stands out from others when in sun, almost like a cough syrup. nose: vanilla, banana, some spice, light cherry, sweat, liggt sandalwood taste: oaky, cherry, cloves, anise, and orange peel. finish: watery popsicle stick, not long. some pepper, forgettable. final: a bit dilute at 40%, bonded version is far better. good value for a high rye lovers, good to keep around to introduce people to bourbon. prefer beam or evan willams BIB for at this pricepoint.

nose: cherry, light oak, mild sweetness. dark chocolate after some time taste: dark cherry and fruity. some anise and clove, probably due to proof finish: long and good...sweetness turns to mild pear. oaky and then dry. excellent product, sure go to in tge pricepoint. darker and sweeter than henry mckinna bib, which is other fav in this range. must buy, always works!

had at a place that I think undervalued the bourbon, was a great deal. Compared to Noah's Mill was thinner and more spicy. Pure cinnamon on the nose and entry, not nearly as nutty.

Simply Amazing! Stumbled on it in a bar that I think priced it a bit too low. heard about it had to give it a try. nutty, some dark berries and fruit on the nose, complex and long finish. absolutely worth a try if you like four roses, or a smooth High Rye. Not sure about age but very smooth and well-made. definitely getting this again and for the private collection at home

nose: red delicious apple, nutmeg, rye spice (nutmeg) entry: sweet fruit and intense, like a chewing gum. green apple acidity and tartness gives way to dull cinnamon and white pepper. thick and you feel it going down. finish: long. still spicy but with cantaloupe. water brings out lemongrass and citric tartness. a must buy, esp if a high rye bourbon lover like myself. want to add a spoonful to my favprite bourbons and experiment!