Tastes

I bought this in KC at JAM since Dark Horse was shut down (and turned out to be foul whiskey anyhow). Bottle garners extra credit in my book, but just like Coors I can't taste the mountain air. You can smell the rye lingering before it comes out on the palate. Light floral/fruit with grain and oak barrel shield the rye but the warm proof bite brings it out later on. I imagine an 1800s miner wouldn't think near as hard on this and give it a straight 5 stars for the price. I give it a high 3.

I hoped it would be better than Jack. Truth is they're just different. Dickel is probably Jack's soft spoken mistress. Reminds me of melted candy corn at first and then I can taste the slight sour I'm accustomed to finding. This has almost no bite to it and limited flavor from the casking. The final taste is like burnt cupcake frosting. A bit too soft for me but at least it probably doesn't unlock man'a inner animal the same way. Might be a while before I renew this on my shelf over other choices. Later notes, after the last second Sparty trumping of Baylor (watch Lippett string out kicker Callahan for tough nose MSU football) I felt celebratory and made a new drink. Add three fingers of no. 12, four cubes ice and four Michigan cherries. The ice cuts out the sweet and brings the wood/nutty out. Cherry gives a slight tang. I call it the Dickel Tickle. Spread the word.

All the best aspects of Evan Williams diesel grade with more complexity and sophistication that comes with age. Makes me want to try the older stuff now. When I first had this at the Nebraska game my taste buds were obviously tainted. This has floral and fruity (and yes, cherry) layers that come out much stronger as it opens up in the glass and after your first sip. Spice stings early and fades while the oak prevails throughout. Full and rich profile won't let you down. Cut with ice and this is dangerously easy on a night over cards.

It does remind me of some of those dive nights back in the EL. I can't taste much spice, appreciate the lack of oil. Nice level of smokey and sweet like a Bushmills. Good average Joe whiskey.

Oh so sweet, too sweet. This is malty, sweet and honey from the beginning to the end. The longer you sip you can tast spice - more than credited on the profile. Not salty or briney. Nor as smokey as listed. Probably wouldn't buy a bottle - happy to pay for a solid glass of it instead.

What's kippers again? Taste bacon and brisket smoke from the Q right off the bat. Smoke escapes to the nose even if you don't take time to notice normally. Smoky yet smooth, spicy and a bit more oily than my preference. This is the whiskey for a fall day by the grill, smoker or fireplace. This is very straightforward from the beginning, nothing fruity or floral about it. Definitely can tast the pepper and peat come out late. Fine scotch.

Great buy even if I didn't win the sailing trip. :( I think the smokiness is underreported in the chart (obviously never enough, though) but the rest is fairly accurate. Full flavor, not too oily and just the right brine and sea salt for my liking. Toffee is strong throughout, this is so smooth. We shall be very good friends in the future. [9/14/15] A later visit reminds me that the heat and spice comes out when drank straight but ice makes this all salt and sweet toffee. Versatile beverage for versatile fall weather. Ice brings out the toffee, caramel, and salty malt even more.

Spicier AND fruitier than I expected. Really like the malt and a bit sweet. Spice lingers on the tongue and the malt emerges. Pretty happy with the flavor for the money. Not my favorite but it will do fine on a fall day. Will always keep it in my cabinet. [2.7.16] Knocked off the second bottle during Super Bowl L on a bike trainer. Worked up a decent sweat and found a new level of flavor complexity.

Intensely aromatic is a good way to put it. Hit with fruity, malty and strong honey. This requires no ice but I'm confident a touch would mellow the flavors and bring them out. Not noticeably oily but can taste just a hint of peat.

I almost gave this my first 5 stars. Love the nutty, dark malt flavor. Uncharacteristically complex for an Irish whiskey. Sweet and full with smoke not oil. This whiskey was made for me.