Tastes

Nose-Very little astringency given the high proofing. Sweet tea with lemon. Body- A bit of lemon tartness hits first, then the tannins and brown sugar of sweet tea. There are loads of pepper and backing spices. Nose- Sweetness gives way to a tartness and perhaps a hint of brine. Is this a high rye? A good, approachable cask strength.

Nose-sweet with pit fruit Body- it has a rich fruit mouthfeel. The pit fruit continues with a bit of vanilla and even dark chocolate. Finish- The fruitiness gives way to a dark chocolate nuttiness that reminds me of a fruit and nut bar. Note- First official drink of the John’s Betrayal trip jn Knoxville TN. This may be my favorite port finished. Would definitely like to get a bottle.

Nose- Not a very strong nose. Sugar water? Body- Cloyingly sweet without much depth. There are hints of pear, coconut, and vanilla. Finish- Light with a bit of bitterness. Meh. I am not a fan of this. It tastes young and unfinished. This tastes kind of young to me.

Nose- Briny smoke with a hint of bacon. Body- Sweet lemon and honey at first taste which quickly develops to a highly brined, medicinal peat. Finish- To have such a peaty character the finish is medium and the mouthfeel is downright light. There is a lot of complexity here. This is a fun scotch. The peatiness turns a more medicinal direction though. I prefer the smoky floral meat of Lagavulin.

Nose- Orange, honey and clove. Body- Sweet with several different citrus notes and baking spices that reminds me of fall. Finish- The baking spices really come out here and tingle your tongue. Overall, not a very long finish, but a very enjoyable finish nonetheless. I like this one a lot.

Nose- Floral with a hint of orange Body- Briny with orange marmalade and baking spices such as clove. Finish- The baking spices give way to a bitterness that I don’t care for.

Nose- Pear is very strong. This has riesling style qualities. Body- Very light. Sweet but not cloyingly so. Pear and floral sweetness continues. Very soft and ephemeral. Finish- Light pear and elderberry.

Nose- sweet with vanilla, sweet tea, and a bit of astringency Body- sweet tea and brown sugar Finish- a hint of mint This is a fairly sweet whiskey. Very easy to drink.

Nose- definitely a hint of that sweet vinegar rye note Body- Sweet with baking spices. The heat hits you in the head rather than the chest. Finish- sweet tea and mint This is one of the better craft bourbons that I have had. Not bad at all.

Nose- pear and vanilla Body- lemon zest and pear continue with a light touch of vanilla Finish- light and airy with vanilla and honeysuckle This is a light airy whiskey, perhaps even muted but it is a nice one.