Tastes

Nose is sweet cream & vanilla pudding. Palette is cinnamon & spice. A touch of water brings out a hidden sweetness. Finishes long and dry.

Middling to deep golden color. Sweet & fruity nose. Mouth feel is quite thin. A rich dark fruit flavor with hints of vanilla. Finish is quick w/ a surprising light burn for an 18yo.

Nose is dried cherries & dates; can even feel the burn of the alcohol here. Color is mild caramel w/ a rosy tint. Mouth feel is thick; nice viscosity. Up front is dried dark fruits drizzled w/ honey and the slightest touch of toasted oak. Middle is crème brûlée. Finish is a mildly lasting sweet warmth. A 3.5 if I could give 1/2 stars.

Nose: smokey oak, and a mix of vanilla and spice. Palette: the sweetness of the sugar maple charcoal and the spiciness of the rye are quite apparent and really blend together well like gingerbread at Christmas; earthy w/ hints of leather; a bit hot neat. Finish: long and spicy w/ hints of nuts and vanilla. A winner in my book.

Nose: fruity with a touch of almonds and honey. Palette: sweet but not overly, a touch of orange zest, dry, a bit of a burn neat. Finish: quick and dry with some light spice. All around a good beginner's scotch.

I could write a book. Flavors are so different depending on neat or a splash of water. The main items that stand out (nose and palette) are the intense cereal, vanilla, and sweet orange. A nice thick feel in the mouth. Finish is quick and dry. Best Irish whiskey I've had to date! Not quite a 5 but a 4.5 or better for sure.

For being a peated whiskey it is almost imperceptible. Lots of sweet apple and toffee. Sherry notes are very evident. Tastes more like a Speyside malt; just a bit heavier in the mouth. A bit too average for the price. If I cold give 1/2 stars this would be a 2.5.