Tastes

Okay, it’s good, it’s actually great tasting bourbon. Semi-sweet, it’s deliciously spicy, and even crisp and refreshing at times. Vanilla, caramel, a little oak and some citrus. Finish is medium at most, spicy and somewhat drying, leave me wanting more sooner than I should. Poured 2oz with a tiny splash of water. I really enjoy it, but to me, it’s simply not a good value at this price. Eagle Rare 10y is more worthy of a $200 price tag and if the house was on fire and I can only save one bottle of bourbon, Eagle Rare is coming with me. But price aside, this is a great top shelf bourbon and I’m happy to add it to my collection.

This to me, the flavor and finish take on a style more like a Bourbon Whiskey rather than a typical Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey. However, on the nose, there’s no mistaking that this is a Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. Jack Daniel’s pumps out large quantities of whiskey every year to satisfy the consumer which can mean lower quality whiskey; but this definitely is a quality whiskey that they make strictly for the customer (not the consumer, there is a difference). This is the best Jack Daniel’s whiskey I’ve had and as a customer, I really appreciate it. Although pricey it’s worth-it to me as a once in a while sipping whiskey with a splash of water or have it Frank’s way (three rocks, two fingers, one splash of water). With the packaging and the nice looking bottle, this makes a beautiful gift as well.

Very flavorful and complex speyside/Highland style aroma on the nose but with sweet ripe fruit, vanilla, salted caramel and savory, spicy peaty smokiness on the palate. I also get beautiful citrusy/sherry notes on the nose and palate. Med/long finish of oak, cacao and spice. For me, because of the savory and peat smoke elements, this one is best neat with little to no water added.

At 43% abv, A great value and a fantastic single malt! Definitely worth buying. The new version at only 40% abv, is mediocre with noticeable decline in taste and finish and not worth owning a bottle.

Bottled at 40% abv for an 18yo? What happened to the 43% abv? It’s okay but mediocre at best with noticeable decline in taste and finish.

Yep, This tastes like I thought it would, a young speyside single malt. Really easy drinking, delicate, not really too exciting but nice and friendly. Apple/pear, orange, vanilla, caramel, lite nuttiness, spice. Can’t really say anything bad about it. If you’re a fan of William Grant & Sons whisky’s then you should like this.

Not my cup of tea, literally reminds me of the taste of herbal tea on mid palate and finish.