Tastes

Nose- spicy cinnamon but with the sweetness of brown sugar Body- slightly briny with a peppery orange and cinnamon flavor that reminds of Christmas punch, hot but very smooth Finish- medium-long spicy finish with notes of orange and cinnamon giving way to black pepper and mint Notes- this is the best rye that I have had to date. It has a rich spiciness but is very easy to drink, especially for its high proof.

Nose- black pepper, brown sugar and caramel Body- sweet caramel mixed with strong mint, black pepper, lemon and oak char, rye spice really shines later Finish- long with black pepper sugar and a hint of mint. Note- This is very good and smooth to drink. I think this is my second favorite rye to Whistlepig 100-100.

Nose- smoky with a medicinal hint, almost like formaldehyde Body- briny and oily like salt water, there are fruit notes but they seem buried under a chemical smoke like burning tar Finish- very long with cigar tar This is not the flavor profile that I care for in a Scotch. This was an important learning experience at the Cowbell. -Recently edited to reflect my changing tastes and comfort with peaty scotches.

Nose- well balanced smoke and fruit Body- strong citrus fruitiness gives way to grapefruit and a hint of cinnamon that is blended by a light but very present oak char Finish- medium length with refreshing citrus notes

Color- most incredible part of this whisky, deep amber that seems to sparkle between yellow and orange Nose- fruity wine notes remind of gummi bears and raisins Body- bright, rich wine feel with strong cinnamon and light vanilla leads to flavors of fruitcake Finish-long, hot finish of black pepper spiciness gives way to mint and freshly mowed grass

Nose- strong honey with rich berries Body- classic vanilla, honey and berries with slight anise Finish- medi bodied, anise and honey

Nose- strong honey and candied pecan, incredible nose Body- warm and oily, with floral aromas and a fig end Finish- medium with oak and heavy fig

Nose- slightly astringent, crushed black pepper, cayenne, molasses, and anise Body- molasses, anise, black pepper and mint Finish- long and warm with a sweet straw like flavor