Tastes

This is not quite up to the 12 yr but still a good malt. Poured neat the nose is honey dipped fruit with a bit of malt and some light barrel. Little thin with twinge of ethanol. Palate has buttery malt and hawaiian punch. There is some bitter oak and cutting alcohol notes. This leads to slightly bitter finish of barrel woods alongside fading malt and fruity bubble gum. Pretty standard highland issue without any peat. Its good but not great. Flavors are not deep but its enough to move the needle. Overall I would go for the 12(the two years makes a difference) but if this crosses your path feel free to partake, you wont regret it....84/100

I really like the 12 year and this has a lot in common. That said the 12 is far superior imo. Poured neat, nose is citrus and smoke with some decent tang to it. There is good malt and wood notes as well. Palate is more malt with light sherried smoke, barrel and mild spice. It does have the HP rubbery resin vibe with sweaty funk like the 12 but its restricted imo. I guess that makes sense as they dont want this to outshine the 12. Finish is good and long with the smoky citrus, malt, wood and char carrying on. Flavors are not very deep but are rich enough to keep interest. This is a good solid scotch but comes down to price when comparing to the 12 year. If its within $10 the 12 is the clear winner for me. If the gap widens this becomes much more intriguing.....86/100

Ok so I have had my eye on this for quite a while. I read somewhere it has a high barley % in the mashbill and as a scotch lover thought this might be interesting. Came across an opened bottle from a coworker clearing out some shelf space. I always figured it would be subpar but what the hell free whiskey always tastes better. Poured neat the nose is dusty old books, light caramel and whispy smoke. Palate has watery sweetness and gentle smoke along with young wood. Like a year or two in barrel with thin weak flavor transitioning to a slightly sour oak finish with trailing grainy notes. It is not good bourbon however I dont completely hate it. I think the barley and young oak unite to make a different profile I can appreciate...a bit. Certainly not a recommended bourbon but if someone is offering a sample why not....64/100...barely acceptable. Dont buy it but drink it if offered still crushes putrid Canadian whisky

Have liked all the Belle Meades ive had with the Sherry cask being amazing. This is more of a straight shooter. Follows the standard release with a solid bump in intensity. This mgp juice is thoroughly enjoyable. Singed pie crust with melted buttery caramel dominate the nose and palate. Toasted oak , cinnamon and baking spice round it out with a strong dose of rye. Finish is long and rich with more spicy cinnamon, butter and dry oak. Its pretty direct bourbon and pretty damn delicious. Proof is easy to handle and the flavors are deep. Ok its not super complex and does not make you question the universe. It is AC/DC like with tremendous power and likeability despite being somewhat simplistic. Great example of quality sourced product. Its a wonderful pour and I recommend.....90/100

The 14yr was solid so gave this a go. Poured neat, noses uncooked pasta with some malt hints along with the fresh air after a heavy rain. Fruit is restrained imo save for some banana peel. Palate is tangy apple tinted rich malt with barrel and pepper spice. It tastes younger than 10 yrs with youthful sharpness. Perhaps some of the casks are a little tired. Hell I know I usually am. Despite this flavor is deep and I am enjoying. Finishes with lasting malty barrel and light tropical fruit. Fairly long without bitterness. Not a world beater but this one grows on you.....84/100 ...........wait a minute, give this bottle a bit of time and it comes in nicely. Approaches Deanston territory which for me is a big compliment. Has a nice thickness to it and just an overall goodness that elevates score to near A rating of 88...........see note..90/100

On sale for $9.99 yes please! Need a lower cost daily to offset higher priced bottles. Had this years ago but didn't remember it at all. Most of the reviewers here approve so I figured I cant go wrong. Poured neat, actually has ok legs not too thin. Nose I get sweet tea with honey and a little cinnamon. Deeper in I get some butter and a light whiff of urethane. Standard mouthfeel leads to caramel and nutty note, strong oak, and peppery spice. Carries good heat throughout but not overdone. Finishes with drying oak and char along with light caramel, melted butter and a trace of cinnamon. Its spicy and a little dry...not my usual preference but I like it. Its quality made, has got some good pop to it, interesting flavor complexity and is an absolute steal. Should sell for double what it goes for. It surpasses Beam White and others for less money. Will certainly purchase again. 78/100..........All this flavor for 10 bucks is outrageous , get some!

Ok so this is what it says it is. Salted caramel flavored whiskey(not exactly). It adds some poundcake and light oak but really tastes more like a liquor....Take it for what its worth. Its SWEET but I like sweet so I actually somewhat enjoy this as a treat. Just dont go looking for notes or contemplation...this aint that. Sure its a bit artificial but so are candy bars. Thats what this is, an alcoholic candy bar

Very inexpensive as far as scotch goes. Neat, has thin legs, Noses ripe fruit in a humid basement with a dirt floor. I pick up kiwi for sure along with golden raisin and whispy smoke . Light mouthfeel with a splash of raisiny fruit, smooth malt and some tobacco/light peat notes. Has a bit of heat to it as well. Finish is light smokiness and malt trailing to slight dryness. I can taste sweet potato too. Savory though a tad thin. Overall I have enjoyed this bottle as a budget single malt but this is better suited for newcomers to scotch. Good value though

Ok so Im in the minority in liking Rebel Yell. I thinks its a great value and a solid wheater. This is supposed to be the highline version of RY with more proof and longer aging so I had high hopes. Poured neat, darker with better legs. Nose has more weight to it for sure. Same notes of cornbread, cherry and dust but amped up with some heat. Mouth feel is still thin but remains soft. Palate is more vibrant with cherry vanilla, oaky cinnamon and good heat. Body is still lacking which I think is just a wheater characteristic and cherry is quite dominant. Finishes with cherry and oak. Im finding this too sweet with more cherry than I want. I don't know what happened but it almost tastes like one of those flavored whiskies, hardly tastes like bourbon at all imo, not good. Adding water does rein in the cherry but I'll take standard RY for half the money and Larceny or Makers are much better for same cost. Definitely would not repurchase.............61/100........fortunately it mixes well with coke as the strong cherry and wheat blend nicely creating a tasty combo