Tastes

Given the strength (60% ABV) you really need to add some water both to soften the bite and expand the taste profile. Very strong wood notes, spicy even with water, and a bit of sweetness (probably from the sherry casks) at the end. I don't pick up a lot of the fruit in the expert taste profile nor much vanilla.

I get initial sweetness followed by toasted oak with a hint of chocolate. It's definitely spicy with a bite at the end, unlike Green Spot which I find a bit mellower.

Sweet and oaky to taste with maybe a touch of vanilla. Very smooth. A good dram for the price.

Dominant taste notes are oak and peat. A touch of sweetness follows. Not sure I get the spiced apple claimed on the box. Nice enough if you’re in the mood for a peaty whiskey.

Very smooth! Had the first taste ftom the bottle neat. No burn at all. On the sweet side with notes of vanilla and some fruit, and maybe just a hint of smoke in the background.

Vanilla at the top followed by sweet oak. No burn. Very enjoyable neat or maybe with a splash of water.

Spicy rye, oak, woody taste notes. Not bad to sip on its own but probably better in mixed drinks. Good quality for the price.

Smooth when sipped on ice. I think I can detect the taste from the barrel char where it aged. (Note that my bottle does not say "limited edition" but there is no other Centennial version of CC with NAS.)

It's sweeter than the average whiskey, likely because of the rum barrel finish although I don't get any hints of rum. I enjoy it neat though it would be fine for a mixed drink too.

Similar to many Irish whiskies: oak and vanilla, plus a touch of sweetness that comes out when adding a few drops of water. Not bad for the price. Enjoy straight or with a mix -- it's good but not a whisky you'd savour neat.