Tastes

The nose - sweet bakery cakes and sugar. The pallet - not much different and that is great. The sherry, sweet sugar are pleasing and satisfying. Finish is long and full. Not a bad dram....

For the proof, this is smooth. Sweat creamy liquid over the rim of the glass - ahhhhh. One more please.

Strong vanilla and rich offering in this bourbon. Nicely done USA.

Smooth and fun. His whiskey tastes like he fights. Amazing!

The nose is less complex but that is where the average ratings end for this liquid. The taste is like riding a open carriage in a hay field with fresh oak barrels on the air. The raw fresh cut of reality pours out of the glass. Don’t mistake oak for any degree of peat or smoke, this is unique and special. If you like the Teeling single malt this is a brother whiskey but with its own character and super powers. The finish carries the feel the taste pulls forward and lingers and helps the taste buds process the experience. A great dram for any evening of imbibing.

Wow - the initial nosing causes the drinker to pause and wonder “what did I spend my money on?” It is a little light with hints of scotch in the background. But wait, there’s more..... The first sip is an explosion of notes across a spectrum of oak, rip tropical fruit and herbal teas. The complexity is hard to capture but worth the trip of your hand to the glass and the glass to your mouth. The finish is sweet and lasting. This is an important upgrade from the small batch or single grain. To date, it is the beat Teeling I have tried - nicely done! On to the Pot Still next... stay toned!

Increased points for both price and experience. Strong sensation of brown sugar, vanilla, sherry and dried fruits. It is hard to ignore the smooth nature of the liquid. It is approachable and balanced. I was initially scared aware by the label indicating the smokey nature of the blended offering but take it from someone who does not like peat, don’t pass this up - you will miss out on a great opportunity to experience Scotch at its finest.

The smell of alcohol pours over the top of the glass on each approach. The harsh sense dissipates upon the taste of the refined liquid. The forward wood notes fill the pallet and are complemented by the balanced cherry and vanilla flavors. This is easily one of the easiest drinking whiskeys in the collection.

The nose and palate are filled with fresh flower scents, berry fruits and vanilla stick shavings. The wood of the barrels lingers in every taste. The alcohol finish glides over the tongue without a harsh bite. A delightful experience from smell to finish. As my wife said it “this one is a keeper!”

The buttery smooth nose is pounded by the bite of this strong alcohol forward dram. The typical Glenlivet notes can be found deep beneath this high bite taste. A nice add to the collection.