Tastes

Amazing nose- Sweet honey and no ethanol. More honey and toffee on the palate. Medium finish with little to no burn. One of my favorite bourbons I’ve tried (especially in this price range). Please buy a bottle if you see it- you won’t regret it. All around quality bourbon at a great price.

Sweetness with a little lemon on the nose. More citrus on the palate with moderate spice and a lingering finish. Solid rye that hits you with the right amount of kick without being overbearing.

Nose: very strong brown sugar and molasses. Sometimes I’m unsure of what exactly a whiskey smells like, but not here. Palate: honey, vanilla, Carmel. Not much burn overall. I liked this whiskey. Not too complex, but very sweet in a good way. Its an enjoyable dessert whiskey without tasting too artificial.

Beautiful deep amber color Nose: strong ethanol at first, but after resting in glencairn for 10 minutes the nose is much sweeter and enjoyable. I get mostly sweet vanilla and some caramel on the nose. Palate: mostly caramel on the palate for meat first. Then the notes turn to mostly spice and oak. Not overly complex, but still a solid bourbon all around. Slightly spicy and more burn than expected given the age, but the 100 proof probably is why. The finish is relatively long and bold. Overall, I can’t say this whisky completely lives up to what I have read about it, but it’s very good nonetheless. Nothing is too complex or surprising about this bottle other than the strong nose. Definitely is better rested to help with the ethanol aromas. I can see why this bottle is so devisive given how single bottle expressions can vary. McKenna 10 is still certainly worth trying if you have the chance.

Dark fruit on the nose. Blackberry jam and dark cherries Palate is very enjoyable and sweet. Short, but enjoyable finish. I have only tried a handful of scotches, but I enjoyed this very much. It is obviously sweeter due to the finish, but still quite enjoyable to me.

Best bottle under $30 hands down. Great both on the rocks or in a cocktail. I haven’t been able to find a better tasting or smoother whiskey at this price point.

Genuinely surprised me. This is the first flavored whiskey I have genuinely enjoyed. On its own it’s just ok, but it’s definitely made to be a mixer and drank on ice. The flavor still holds up when mixed, and it’s not a bad bottle for the price.

Decent bourbon. Not a ton of complexity, but relatively smooth at this price point. Slight burn on the finish, but it’s a good burn. Classic bourbon notes all around.

Color: deep rustic brown Nose: rich cherry and toffee. Chocolate and caramel undertones. Palate: velvety rich oak and butter. Well rounded classic bourbon flavor. Sweet, lingering, pleasant finish. Overall, this is a quality whiskey. The double finish creates an extremely enjoyable and complex nose. The actual taste is not extremely complex, but it is very good. I would certainly have this again.

Tastes like a mix between Irish whiskey and scotch. Musky and slightly smoky. This is a good introduction whiskey to scotch, and it is also good to get if you want an Irish whiskey that is just different. Relatively smooth for the price.