Tastes

The nose of the whiskey is complex and fruity. It leads with the sweet raisins of the madeira cask before transitioning to the cherry of the port with undertones of smoke and spice from the spirit itself. There is just the barest hint of dark molasses as well. On the tongue, the rye comes through with a full-bodied, rich spice. Here the influences of the various casks bloom into their full glory. Once again there is a smokey and woody quality imbued by the various barrels. There is a sweet hint of sweet cherry with an overtone of stone fruit. It finishes with raisin and smoke. There is a delightful cinnamon and allspice flavor throughout with a hint of burnt sugar. It settles into a warm glow in the chest and throat.

The nose is rich and complex. It is dominated by sherry with the barest hints of smoke and tree nuts. On the tongue, this rice whiskey is sweet and smooth. The body is rich with a nutty sweetness building on the neutral notes of the rice grain. The finish is sweet and smokey with the sherry coming through in a strong manner. Absolutely delicious.

The nose is composed of a candied sweetness made up of anise, maraschino cherry, and the blended woods of the bourbon and cognac casks in which it has been aged. On the tongue the whiskey is sweet and spicy with notes of honey, cherry, and cask wood. Very good, though somewhat thin. It transitions early into the finish with the tannins of the cask and just the barest hint of smoke.

The nose of the scotch is sweet with citrusy notes of orange and lemon. Beneath these scents rests a hint of the cask, and light notes of vanilla and anise. The nose ends with just a breath of the sea. On the tongue, this scotch is sweet and spicy. It has a rich, indulgent mouthfeel that carries the sweet body of the drink. The flavor is begins with a hint of citrus and vanilla that quickly transitions into the tannins of the cask. The finish is slightly woody with the barest hint of smoke and brine. Absolutely lovely. Best enjoyed neat or with a splash in my opinion.

The nose of the whisky is light and sweet. It presents with a vanilla sweetness and with notes of cherry and cinnamon hiding in the finish. On the tongue this whisky is sweet and smooth. It has a soft, syrupy mouthful without being oily. It is a delightfully rich experience. The body possesses a vanilla sweetness with just a hint of wood and just a hint of cinnamon spice in the finish.

The nose is beautifully rich with notes of corn and vanilla from the oak casks. It features floral notes and a light spice as well. There is a distinctly rum-like scent as well. On the tongue, the dram features a honeyed sweetness with light woody notes from the casks. It has a rich, creamy mouthfeel that transitions into a spicy burn in the mouth. The aftertaste has distinct notes from the cask, as well as a breath of vanilla. It finishes with a warm glow in the chest. An excellent drink, best enjoyed neat or with a drop or two of water to open up the flavor profile.

The nose is sweet with notes of apple beneath plum, molasses, and a soft floral bouquet. The flavor profile leads with a soft taste of leather. It develops into a full bodied sweetness that is light and fruity. The finish has a hint of cask wood and leather. If you allow the bourbon to rest on the tongue, it matures into a sweet and spicy affair with notes of peppercorn. Quite delicious!

The nose of the bourbon is spicy with a hint of cinnamon, clove, and allspice. There is a sweet note of butterscotch as well. On the tongue, the whiskey is sweet and spicy. After a sweet hit of vanilla it transitions to a nutty experience. The spice of the drink comes out between the body and the finish. There is just a hint of peppercorn in the finish as well. Overall, it is quite delicious. The spice of the bourbon is excellent. It balances the sweet very well, and settles into a warm glow in the chest. The peppercorn of the finish evolves into a bit of a woody aftertaste. Best enjoyed neat, though perhaps a drop or two of water might further open up the flavor profile. I would not spoil this whiskey by mixing it.

The nose is grain forward with notes of corn and wood smoke playing prominently with a strong scent of alcohol as well. On the tongue the whiskey is sweet and spicy. There is a brown sugar sweetness that pairs well with the hint of pepper and cinnamon spice. The finish features and alcoholic burn that transitions into a slight woody bitterness. There is a wisp of brine and wood smoke at the very end. A very good whiskey. It would not be an everyday whiskey for me, but it would hold a special place in my cabinet. It is a whiskey to be shared when someone wants a unique and interesting experience.

The nose of the bourbon is full and sweet with notes of heavy spice and vanilla under a canopy of leather and smoke. On the tongue the bourbon is rich and buttery with a tinge of spice, elevated by the alcohol of the whiskey. It has a soft vanilla flavor in the body that grows in the finish. Smoky cask notes are present throughout the drink.