Tastes

The nose has aromas of oak, malt, toffee-covered pecans, and butterscotch with a light burn. Mouthfeel was very pleasant, full bodied, mellow oaky, and smooth. Flavors of malt, oak, and a grainy sweetness combined with cinnamon rice pudding, almond water and hints of prune. Rounding out the experience with a slightly dry satin finish warmed by mulling spices and a lingering oak sweetness. I was able to sample batches 4 and 5 and could taste a real progression in batch 6. For a young whiskey VINN’s entry in the market is quite good if a little oak heavy at times. When crafting cocktails think smooth Scotch or Irish Single Malt, Blood and Sand, Rob Roy or a Rusty Nail.