Tastes

I was surprised bu the amount of wook/oak out if this one. When i tried the KC18, i expected to be oak forward, but not on the 12. Surprised. Besides that, at 100 proof, is right in my target zone. Spices are kight, maybe shadowed by the oak, caramel, burnt sugar is also clear to me. Overall a nice 12 year whiskey for srp. People go nuts and pay way too much for other 6-8 year whiskey. This one is a solid for thise that like thise oak notes.

Due to the lower ABV, this is an easy sipper, but is more than that. This whiskey is full of flavors that are very pleasant on the palate and the nose. Overall, a very enjoyable drink.

Had the opportunity to try this whiskey. On the mose it reminded me of aomething that i had tried. Being distilled in Indiana, i auto adsume this was MGP. On the palate the typival Rye notes were tuned down, instead i got a little maltiness. The finish was medium, but pleasant. Overall it was ok.

Finally got the opportunity to try the Hakushu 12. I was very excited, but it quickly faded away adtwr my first sip. This is not a bad whiskey, as for me it reminded me of a Speyside scotch, but considering the current prices for the Hakushu and Yamazaki, there are better options. Today’s prices are about being selective, not anout the spirit. I was expecting a little more peat on the nose and palate, but for me, it was muted. A little fruity, more apples than orange. Overall, good

I tried this one over a few rocks and althiuth there was prat, it was muted, more likely by the ice, but i was still able to get some saltiness and citrus, more lemon than orange on the palate. The finish was good, not ashy. Need to try it beed to see how it differs.

Somehow Glenmo was able to put the spirit of a forest in a bottle. A light peat in the background made this a pleasant dram for me. On the nose I got aromas of forest rain, wet wood, and fruity notes. The palate was sweet with the part lingering in the background. Overall, a good drink.

Suggested by a liquor store owner, I decided to give it a shot (not sure if he just wanted to get rid of the inventory or recommend a good dram). On the nose, there was something familiar and nice. A little oak, caramel, dark sugar... overall, nothing insulting. On the palate, it was good, with more oak and caramel notes and a little licorice toward the back end (at least for me). The finish was soft, medium lasting, but at 49%, this hits me on the spot. Not too hot, not too spicy, easy sipper. The cost is another subject. Overall, I think this is a good and easy sipper, but for the price of $80, in my area, is too much. For that price, you can get a Russell Reserve's Single Barrel, two Russell Reserve 10 years, or two Eagle Rare (if you can find them at MSRP). But I guess this is the trend with celebrity whiskeys. Outsource whiskey from reputable brands, do something different with them (put them in a trailer) and sell them at a higher price.