Tastes

Beautiful gold in color, with a sweet sherry edge on the nose. Nice depth on the palate - vanilla spice, almond notes, oak wood and a hint of smoke. A well rounded Speyside whiskey, and a proper lord of the Six Kingdoms. (AT)

Vanilla spice. Vanilla spice. Vanilla spice. From pour to palate, from Winterfell to Westeros, malty, sweet and spicy all the way through. A nice addition to the GOT lineup. As headless as the house it’s named after. [rimshot]

Good nose, like Mandalay Bay and spicy coconut rum. Big cinnamon and minty clove notes on the palate. Rich, sweet, and generous spice throughout. Not bad, but a lesser favorite GM for me, as the use of rye casks isn’t my cup-o-tea, or dram-o-scotch rather. (AT)

The 58% ABV is apparent, making this 2018 edition notably strong, and very spicy. Nice color, and legs that last forever. A profuse cinnamon burn on the nose. Vanilla, almond notes, and heavy sherry influence the palate, but in my opinion too bitter and sharp on the back end to really be enjoyable.

Heavy oak and pepper on the nose. Initial taste is abundantly sweet and spicy, almost cinnamon-like. Rich in flavor where the sherry cask shines through, and fruity with a good oak balance. Overall a nice seasonal whiskey, however, pushing the boundaries of too sweet. (AT)

Honey oak and spiced pears stand out on the nose, with just a faint hint of smoke. Transfers well to the palate which is more of the same - not overpowering, mild spice, and a very minimal peat finish. A couple drops of water really open up the oak without muting the other flavors. A good, well-balanced 10 year, and an excellent entry level peat. Club taste (SK) - 8/13/20

2019 Whiskey Exchange WOY hype made this one hard to find. Nice honey coat on the glass with legs that last forever. The nose is sweet and slightly minty with a hint of campfire. The palate comes in waves - Sherry casks stand out, followed by noticeable spice. Rich chocolates, honey, toffee, baked bread, and a mellow smoke finish. Worthy of the hype, filled with subtleties, and very, very good.🏆 Club taste (TG) - 12/28/20

My overall winner of a 3-part Glen Fohdry tasting (Dublaich, Aiteal an Oir, Fion Frangach.) Like the others, the nose is a little harsh. Sweet oak vanilla on the palate, not as spicy on the finish. Fruits are there, but hard to decipher. All 3 had a mellow burn on the back end. Closest to a Founders Reserve, but not as smooth and not much depth. (AT)

Spicy vanilla, semi-harsh on the nose. Oaky fruits up front, sweet and peppery on the back end. Nothing stands out, but not bad. Edges out the Fion Frangach in all aspects. (AT)

Had never seen this label before, diving in blind. Not many legs on the glass. The nose is spicy and has some burn to it. Initial taste is sweet and peppery, semi harsh at the end. Nothing lasting, and not nearly up to par with a GL Founders Reserve for the same price. My least favorite of a 3-part tasting (Fion Frangach, Aiteal an Oir, Dublaich.)