Tastes

Weird... I think that single word sums up this drink. While I can imagine pouring this over a warm applie pie and ice cream, outside that scenario, why would anyone ever want to willingly sip on this odd concoction?

Smoke, peat, brine and shrubs(?) in a perfect balancing act. The nose has strong notes of smoke and BACON. The mouthfeel is full and briny, perfectly complimenting the whisky. The finish is wonderful and satisfying. An absolutely delight!

A good whisky, and at $35 CAD, who the hell can possibly complain? The rye is unmistakable, the oak complimentary, there's notes of wild blueberries, and a certain je me sais quoi sweetness (either the touch of bourbon or sherry can take credit). It's an overall balanced and medium-bodied whisky I can recommend - just make sure to add some water.

It's remarkable what a few months of decanting can do to some whiskies. An originally 2-star whisky now deserves 4, as time has mellowed and enriched the nose and flavors. There's apple and spice, almost evocative of a pie, with caramel rounding the experience. Quite delicious.

Good, but probably a disappointment for anyone looking for a predominantly Sherry tasting whisky. The nose has notes of both vanilla and oak, and the palate is spicy with cinnamon surfacing. The body is full and oily, and so quite pleasant considering the overall underwhelming experience of this whisky. The finish has a slight but not unpleasant burn. Again, good... But not great.

Rapturous, with each sip evoking thoughts of somehow being by a Scottish ocean and feeling its breeze. The nose has a wonderful peat, and the palate is smoky and briny with notes of honey and oak. Medium bodied, the finish is remarkably smooth and inviting for further exploration. FANTASTIC.

Woe is me for buying such rubbish! It may be peated, but it shall not be repeated.

Very nice whiskey albeit prepubescent in strength. The overall experience is light, with notes of oak and lemon on the nose with additional vanilla on the palate. The body is light and the finish is short yet pleasant. Nice and overall balanced.

A decent whisky at a great price. There are faint notes of caramel and citrus, though it's an underwhelming dram for the most part. It's not a bottle I would buy, but it's also certainly not one I would turn down.

84... 84? I honestly do not understand how Distiller rates spirits. It's honestly mindbending. We have here a delicious, albeit unconventionally tasting, whiskey. Picture Jameson meets Guinness in a bar, hook up, and have a great tasting baby. THAT is what this is. AND it's a mere $40 CAD. Win-win.