Tastes

A little bit of water really opens up the flavors on this one in my opinion.Upon first taste, the fruit really hits you on the front end and I get more of a oak mid-palate. The finish seemed short lived at first but then the fruit patiently came back on the end.

This is ok for something different every now and then but I wouldn’t say it is a bottle I reach for first very often. I get heavy notes of charred oak on the nose and tongue with a hint of rye. It gets slightly sweet towards the end followed by a short light finish. Updated June 2019.... haven’t had this in a while and since have started appreciating bourbons more than I used to. That being said, I think it is much better this go around than before, and all I get is bourbon, no blended Canadian. I no longer think this was a waste of my money and it actually is pretty good for a bourbon. Those harsh flavors I seemed to find last time are no longer there. Don’t know if it mellowed out sitting in the cabinet but whatever happened, I’m glad it did.

After initially trying this at a bar, I was able to pick up a bottle a few months later. The first time I had it, it was really good but I did not let it rest like I should have. Trying it at home was a game changer. I let it rest for about 20 minutes and it changed everything. It is sweet and outrageously smooth. For an 18 year, I think it is priced great but still expensive enough to limit how often I will be able to enjoy it. It’s like it’s telling me a story. The palate starts off sharp and fruity but I think I enjoyed the finish the most, long and drawn out, tasting like candy. It has catapulted towards the top of my favorites I have had so far.

Sweet notes, thinner mouthfeel, and a short crisp fruity finish

Slightly sweet but exceptionally smooth. Leaves a little to be desired on the finish, or lack there of, but overall for the price,it is a good buy. Would make a great daily drinker for when I don’t want to break out the more expensive bottles.

Strong notes of vanilla and caramel. Super smooth with a thicker mouthfeel. Lingering slightly nutty finish. Great addition to my collection!

Tastes just as it sounds but you better like caramel. Strong caramel flavor without a whole lot of a traditional whiskey flavors. It can be hard to find but as a seasonal option or a dessert treat, I will be looking for it again!

Mild and extremely smooth with a lot of flavor. Very good. Beautiful bottle and probably best bang for your buck especially at around $50 per bottle