Tastes

Mmm. Peat. Tasty, but it does lack complexity. I love the finish. Great if you’re looking for peat at a quality price.

2nd tasting: definitely hits you hard immediately. Pretty peaty. Strong Carmel at the end; leaves you with citrus. Again, doesn’t seem overly complex. Added water: really lovely. Much preferred. Really accentuates the peat in a lovely way. Can taste fruity notes in the beginning now. Can taste more vanilla.

Very, very smooth. Like everyone says. It comes and goes pretty quickly actually. Very strong Carmel and vanilla. Nutty finish. Added water: Even stronger nutty. Brings out some smoke!! After-taste is different, can’t put my finger on it.

Very pleasantly surprised by the complexity. Almost a little spicy. Great finish. First entry into Japanese whiskey.

This taught me that I don’t think I love sherry finishes. Very sweet. Tastes of Carmel. Not my favorite, but I can definitely respect it.

Incredible. Such a great nose, and elegant finish. Just the right amount of peat. One of my favorite whiskeys of all time.

Wow. Peat. One of the peatiest scotches in the world. And you can tell. Not much there in complexity honestly. I just absolutely love it.

Delightful. Surprisingly smooth. Not as much flavor at the nose. I smell sugar and sweat. I taste oils and florals at beginning. Then cherry and vanilla comes is wonderfully. I don’t love lingering taste, I’d describe it as oily and buttery.

So smooth! I can’t believe it. Everything is very subtle. I can taste oily and peat (obviously). Light body. Lower-ish rating is because no flavor really stands out. But solid. Would be great with food.

Oooh. Interesting. Is this what a Rye tastes like? This is my first one. Can’t say I like it. I know now what “spicy” feels like. Aroma: Smells like honey, vanilla, brown sugar, chocolate. Spice rides through entire drink. Biting, thin spice pops up immediately and doesn’t go away. Very simple. Nothing happens at the end. Very thin. But I sipped it with 2/3 coke and it was real nice.