Tastes

Really like this one, don't be turned off by the Glenfiddich power house, this one is nicely crafted and in my opinion a steal at $49 for what I get. Very sweet, with lots of sweet baked apple, medium finish, wonderful aromas that indeed remind me of a well crafted bourbon but with the distinct character of a single malt (no confusion here, it does NOT taste or smell like a bourbon but it share some elements). Reminders me a little of a Balvenie but stronger and tastier. 3 drops of water nicely opens it. I will come back later as the bottle changes...

This one is a beautiful surprise. Had it at my hotel in Montreal. Very smoky nose but with some delicacy. The palate is completely surprising compared to what the nose would lead you to expect: sweet and delicate with a very pleasant note of menthol mixed with vanilla. It is almost like you brace yourself for getting punched in the face and instead you receive a sweet kiss that you were not seeing coming. Medium and pleasant finish combining good measures of peat, malt, a bit of menthol

Nice but I hoped for a bigger difference with the 10y. A beautiful peaked Isley but I have to say I prefer Lagavulin 16 a bit better...

Total Beverage in Thornton, CO had a special for July 4th and I snagged it for $19 (instead of $36). Absolutely delicious, very powerful nose that explodes with sweetness, vanilla, wood, leather and spices, don't remember sniffing so much in a bourbon. Very pleasant palate that keeps a balance between the components present on the nose with a moderate burn that complements very well that balance. Very pleasant finish, woody without bitterness. Delicious, at least my first pour is, will come back later.

Nothing beats this one at that price, just nothing. I love it neat, I love it with a small ice cube or a small splash of water and it makes stunning Manhattans and Old Fashioned (tried them with a lot of other Bourbons and Rye, always come back to RH100 for cocktails).

A really pleasant Bourbon at that price point. Nice balance between sweetness and some tartness. Not too complex but there are some interesting layers in it. I actually enjoy it a bit more than the excellent Eagle Rare 10y. Good with a small ice cube (large one locks the flavors and aromas).

Not consistent at all with what I was expecting, maybe it was the end of a bottle that stayed too much on the shelf but I found it peaked and dry with no sweetness, no vanilla, none of the characteristics I was expecting. I love peat (big fan of Laphroaig and Lagavulling 16) but this one was almost hard to finish as I found it a bit bitter

I thought it would be sweeter and more rounded, I found it too dry and with too much heat despite the nice sherry attack to the nose. I loved the new 14 years and thought this one would wow me but it was too rough for me, maybe my palate wasn't right tonight and I should try again.

3.5 stars. Similar to Oban (but less refined) and Tobermory (albeit a bit less peat), had it in Montreal, pleasant but did not find it exceptional. Love the finish though