Tastes

Nose: Honey, corn, and the rum flavours showing through in the background Palate: honey, quite a bit of spices, vanilla Finish: Sweet finish with some warmth from not just the higher alcohol content, but also the barrel notes. Before I tried this whiskey, I always thought that grain = cheap. While this blended Irish is the entry-level Teeling, it really redefines what a blended whiskey can be. It costs quite a bit higher than base Jameson, but this is a whole different level. The rum cask really puts an exotic spin on top of a pretty classic base. I give it 3.25 because the flavour profile are (although well done) not what I like; but it will be rated higher from someone more objective. And a lot of people would LOVE this.

This is a classic fruity & floral Speyside whisky; not as sweet as sherrybombs like Glenrothes, it is nonetheless a great beginner/everyday whisky. Nose: Light and floral, with apple, citrus and honeysuckle. Palate: Apple, vanilla, malt Finish: medium finish. Apple and almonds This is a must have if you like light and floral Highlands; it might just become your standby. On a side note, this whisky has a little more “assertiveness” than many whiskys in a similar flavor profile, which means that it’s light enough to be a background, but exciting enough to be the primary focus.

Nose: Dominant grain sharpness, honey and a little bit of apple. Palate: Honey and vanilla that turns into water, but comes back with a burst of barrel spice. Tastes thin. Finish: short, thin. I buy this to make Irish coffee, and that’s pretty much it. It’s less complicated and more obtrusive than budget Jameson; get that instead if you want the cheapest Irish you can get. But honestly, spend a few more dollars and get Red/Black Bush or Jameson Caskmates; the difference is night and day.

Nose of honey and citrus. Palate of honey and candied oranges, peaty smoke, sea salt and ginger spice. The finish is long and a little woody. It's a very good, lightly peated scotch at the right price; when I want a lightly peated scotch for every occaision, I usually reach for this or Bowmore 12.