Tastes

3.5. I enjoyed this. Can really smell and taste the stout. It was different, not something I would seek out though. Would buy if on sale.

3.75 I really enjoyed this. Nose was nice. Caught some buttery flavor on the tongue. Has the punch of a BIB. Got some burn on the finish. All in all, very good, but great for the price point.

4.75. One of my favorites. Love the punch of this, but pretty easy to drink, despite the high proof. Hint of mint, some vanilla. Just really nice.

4.0. Good, not great. Makes a good cocktail. Still prefer bonded ryes for roughly same price.

4.25. Very pleasant and smooth. Fruit on nose with a scant amount of peat. Fruity on tongue, slight pepper. Very nice all around.

3.0. Gigantic disappointment. Tiny bit of smoke on nose. Not much taste or body at all. Thin, weak. As good as season 8. Edit-it does make a nice hot toddy. I think it really shines there.

4.75. Just absolutely love this whisky. Peat smoke and brine on nose. Smoky finish. I do catch the “band-aid” a little. Nice to sip in the evening to relax. Like a warm blanket next to a campfire on a brisk night.

4.5. Really enjoy this bottle. Loonngg finish. Spicy and some heat. Adding a small amount of water really changes it up. Can’t wait to get another bottle.