Tastes

Light and simple. Entry whisky. Prefer to Glenevit, not to morangie or fiddich.

An interesting and vibrant pour. Notably "different" from most bourbons I've tried. Strong nose and flavor of both mint and cherries. No ethanol on the nose, just pure cherry. Moderately spicy with nutmeg and a splash of iodine. Definitely woody but not a traditional oak profile. Will enjoy the bottle, need to try a few side by side to decide if "different" means "better".

Love love love. Bought a bottle - tasting notes to come.

126.4. First neat, then a splash of water. Pleasant nose that surprisingly doesn't singe the nostrils. A clean, dominant scent that I can't place - a cousin to mint? First sips were sweet but oaky, and the only heat was on the finish. As the sips add up, the spice migrates from the throat to the mouth. Cherry, vanilla, licorice, root beer. Oak and char are consistent and prominent. Mint. Still trying to figure this one out. I like it, quite a bit, but it is different than most bourbons. Definitely not as refined and smooth as Stagg Sr. Like a 5.0 mustang instead of the AMG Benz. Lots of fun to drive, but all raw power and a bit unrefined.

Nice light and sweet. Port notes are present but play a supporting role, would not describe as raisiny. Just a touch of spice. Not complex but rich. A little thin and low proof is noticeable.

Nondescript, creamy nose with a touch of mint and perhaps a hint of maple syrup and milk chocolate. Deep ochre color. (Neat) Rich, full, and with spice throughout. Oily, sweet maple syrup with bold orange flavors. Dark chocolate. Viscous. Really wonderful and impressive stuff. The start to finish spice from the proof will make you consider watering down, but do not hide these flavors. An affordable ($42) treat.

Sweet and creamy nose. Light butterscotch hints. (Neat) Across the tongue is just sweet sweet toffee and vanilla, until you pull it to the back of the mouth then a huge flash of minty menthol. Lingering spice, but more nasal than cheek burn. After, some banana lingering with the iodine after-effects of the heat flash. Good, but a little mint-centric versus other flavor profiles that I prefer. Excellent value for the money, however ($40), and the longer I sip after the palate has adjusted the more sweet brown sugar I taste, with less spice. It's good, folks.

Great entry scotch for newbies. Honey and gentle heather.

Really spectacular bourbon. Big and indulgent. So much going on here it isn't fair to lesser whiskeys. Sweet vanilla caramel layered with oak, spice, and a creamy richness. Subtle cherries, orange rind and a hint of chocolate. Wonderful neat, probably best with a few drops of water to open it up. I don't plan to let my bar be without a bottle, despite the $60 pricetag. Succinctly: a flavor rocket.