Tastes

This was spicier than I was hoping for in a wheat whiskey. But after seeing it on the shelf I had been curious about it for quite a while, so I'm glad I tried it.

A step up from the 86 proof expression, if you're interested in entry level Old Forester then this is the one to get.

This came highly recommended by my local shop for a value bourbon, but too my taste it seems like a mixer at best. Too sweet, and since I don't care for the finish it lingered for too long. The 100 proof is a vast improvement, for not much more money.

More flavor than the NAS Bulleit, but I actually like the original better. I expected this to be oakier and more smooth. It's not. It's spicier and, to my palate, less drinkable. I prefer less rye in the profile, so that explains much of my ranking this below the flagship Bulleit.

Popular for a reason (plus all the distribution advantages it probably has), this is a perfectly drinkable mid shelf bourbon. Nothing special. But I'm upgrading my rating slightly after buying a bottle of the 10-year, which is spicier and surprisingly not as smooth.

The triple cask is significantly better than the entry level Kilbeggan's. Definitely worth paying a little more. The more flavorful profile puts this on my list of most recommended mid-shelf Irish whiskies.

Great value for the price, this reminds me a bit of my sentimental favorite Bushmills. Not much flavor, but light and drinkable. The reason I'll probably not buy this again is because the triple cask expression is so much better, for only a little more money.

Keeping my remarks to the positive, this light bodied Irish whiskey has more flavor than comparably low priced Irish bottlings. This is a one-time purchase for me, but it's worth a try.

Pleasant summer sipper, especially for the low price. I liked hearing the story behind the shape of the bottle, as told to me by the owner of Left Coast Beverage in Oregon.