Tastes

Sweet vanilla and mulled pears dominate the aromas, with a touch of Golden Graham's. Also a hint of allspice and toffee in the background. Honey comes through more on the palate with a more floral note then expected. I'm glad this is 43% alcohol, or it would be rather less robust. Distinctly the older sister of The Balvenie 12 Doublewood. But with age comes wisdom and refinement. A great all around dram.

Classic Beam profile but bigger. Toasty vanilla, warm cinnamon and wood spice, earthy tobacco with a heated finish. Not complex, not refined. Exactly what I wanted. Well worth the price.

Campfire blends well with sweet citrus on the back end. If you can get past the initial peat this one might surprise you. Adding a touch of water helps bring the heat down and allows the other aspects of this whiskey to come through. Definitely worth a look.

Sherry comes through right away on the nose. Bright citrus nectarines with light allspice note. Taste is much the same with a surprising heat on the finish that dissolves into that bright fruit from the nose. A great whiskey for the price.

A tea spoon of water is too much for this soft whiskey. Just a couple drops is enough. Undiluted you get wood spice and cinnamon vanilla notes. Letting water do it's work transforms this whiskey. Lightly honeyed notes, with a confectionary/ vanilla glaze aroma with light fruit from the sherry influence. Finish is mild but smooth. For the price this whiskey is exceptional.