Tastes

Nose is pleasant but hard to identify, somewhat green grain smell. High quality rye flavor but taste really blossoms with a few drops of water. Proof is surprising given overall smoothness. Almost a bubble gum flavor coming through. Finish is long and full.

Nose is not pleasant, almost rotten bog smell... not as pleasant as traditional peated scotches. Almost damp boggy smell. Taste is decent for entry level scotch, but better as a mixer. Smooth and mildly peaty.

Very sweet with slightest hint of peat but very short finish. Very unassuming for 43% and potential gateway scotch for those trying to get into peated drams. Not bad for the price.

Reminds me a lot of four roses with less spice. Surprised to see the proof given the lack of heat.

Relatively smooth but surprising one dimensional for a 23 year whiskey. Beautiful dark chestnut coloring and strong influence of sherry. Not bad for the price point if this is the taste you are going for but many younger age statements with more complexity on the market.

Incredibly smooth with hints of toasted vanilla marshmallow and possibly bananas foster. Very tasty

Nose: pleasant and sweet with hints of butter rum. Sweet and harsh with strong notes of brown sugar. It tastes how I imagine taking Irish Mist liquor and mixing in Everclear. Finish: short finish with slightly tangy aftertaste. Straight forward dram that is pleasant to pair with grilled pineapple on a warm day.