Tastes

The best non-bourbon scotch bourbon! Of all the scotches I’ve tried this one is by far the best I’ve ever had. Exceptional for a bourbon lover. The double cask matured liquid produces a dark caramel color, sweet tobacco nose. The double cask oak stays with you throughout the finish, but some fruitiness come though upfront.

Dark amber color for a 4 year old whiskey. Nose is Carmel and hint of apple. The spice of the rye hits your palate immediately and intensifies to a toasted oak and vanilla. This would make a very tasty old fashioned.

This was batch 21-02. Good sipper for a MMCS @ 55.2 ABV. Light nose of fruits and vanilla. Big hit of spice greets the palate followed by a balance of sweetness. No real depth on the back end finish. Tried over a cube of ice, but prefer neat. Very smooth and palatable for a cask strength.

Amber in color with thick legs! :) Nose is light but vanilla and butterscotch come through. First taste was hit by a lot of spice followed by some sweet notes of caramel that didn’t last long. Ended with oak notes and some lingering tastes of a bourbon that could have used a little more time maturing to be a great bourbon. All that said it is a very good bourbon for under $35 (33.95).

Nice dark rich color. Thick on the tongue. Nose is sweet with vanilla and caramel. Initial taste of caramel and cinnamon spice followed by oak on the back end with a medium finish that lingers just long enough for me. Very good non-bourbon bourbon! :)

When I think of a bourbon this one checks all the boxes. Full bodied, full flavored, decent linger and smooth!

Nice amber color. Nosed notes of vanilla and maple. Not getting the spice others notes or the other more subtle notes. No age statement, but lack of depth in flavor notes suggest about 4 years. Notes on palate were a sweet and nutty (nutmeg) char. Pretty smooth going down for 100 proof. Costly for the liquor in the bottle! Over ice is nice! Tried again over ice and it really opened up and exposed other flavor notes and enhanced the nutmeg nutty profile even more. I picked up some subtle earthy notes to go with a char on the back end.

First nose was banana and vanilla. Butterscotch on front palate followed by some rye heat and not much on back end that lingers. For the price, just alright. I’ve had better ryes from Canada at a similar price point...Crown Royal Noble Collection 16 yr.

Vanilla on the nose and it did initially take me to the smell of the ocean. Vanilla and spices on the front palate were noticeable but didn’t last long. Spice and slight char to finish. Very light, not a lot of depth of flavor or character. Always hesitated to buy because of the aged at sea gimmick and price. A lot of better pours at much lower price points.