Tastes
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Evan Williams Honey
Flavored Whiskey — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed August 2, 2018 (edited April 26, 2020)Color: The color is a pretty “honey-like” amber. Nose: The nose on this honey flavored whiskey is one of the best I've had amongst its sweet peers. Clovers and faint mint take you on first as well as dried leaves. This is all in addition to the obvious sweet aroma that you'd expect from honey. Taste: The taste is obviously sweet with honey, but it doesn't go as far past the line of sweetness as other honey whiskies have. There's also a earthy note like a black tea mixed in there adding slightly more complexity. Finish: The finish is medium to lingering in length and sweet with an obvious sparkly honey aftertaste. Opinion: So though I am not a fan of flavored whiskey as a whole, I don't mind honey flavored whiskey. It's sweet, easy, and has some good memories tied to it for me. This one in particular though, is probably my new favorite. It's sweet but not too sweet, tastes like honey but has slightly more complexity than others. Evan Williams is a name and brand that's been around forever and though this may not be everyone's favorite, it's still a product to be proud of! (This would make a great [and dangerous] gateway drink for anyone wanting to get into whiskey.) Thanks Evan Williams! Sláinte!0.99 USD per Pour -
Color: The color on this bourbon is a deep copper. Its legs are thin but stick to the inside of the glass for a bit. Nose: The nose is sweet with obvious front leading aroma of corn, followed by notes of cherry candy, wildflowers, and a hint of vanilla. The floral notes only get stronger as you sit with it. Taste: The taste is a bit thin and unremarkable. But it has sweet honey on the palate as well as oak and corn. Basically it’s a pretty basic bourbon. Finish: The finish on the end is clingy and has some spiciness. It definitely linger with you for a while, then slowly dissipates. Opinion: This was one of the first bourbons I ever had. My dad let me try some one Christmas break after I turned 21 or 22. I liked it and this bourbon has a place in my memory and heart because of that. However, after a bit more experience (though I would be no means consider myself a whiskey expert yet) I think this dram is a bit boring and simple. I believe it is a good starting point for one who is just wanting to get into bourbon, but beyond that it’s just a fine uncomplicated dram that would probably do really well in any whiskey cocktail. Sláinte!1.5 USD per Pour
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Color: The color is a light corn yellow, and this Canadian whisky has thin little legs that leave droplets on my glencairn glass. Nose: The nose has a pretty simple bouquet of corn, caramel, and pancake syrup mixed with honey. Pretty sweet smelling to say the least. Taste: The palate I am needing to work for in order to find anything worthy of mention. Honey sweetness maybe with a touch of cinnamon. Finish: The finish is minimal to nonexistent except the fleeting sensation of Splenda sweetener leaving you with only a tingling mouthfeel. (Though as you wait and the mouthfeel goes away, an almost charcoal / bitter aftertaste appears at the back of your throat.) Opinion: I learned that this brand is the second largest seller of Canadian whisky behind Crown Royal herself so I felt I should give it a try. I'm glad I did, but let's just say I'm glad I only invested in a 50ml sized bottle. It's not terrible, but it's not great. I'm willing to give the Black Velvet Reserve a try, the older brother of this dram, but this one didn't impress me. Sorry Black Velvet. Sláinte!1.5 USD per Pour
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Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey
Other Liqueurs — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed July 26, 2018 (edited October 7, 2018)Nose: Alrighty! Well right off the bat there is some funk in the smell; it's similar to car exhaust. I let it breathe for a minute and it's a little better. Do you know what? Though it isn't necessarily bad I get the banana smell I usually find in Jack. However, that banana mixes pretty well with the obvious honey smell and a present oat cereal note, making me think of a breakfast of baked oatmeal with sliced banana and honey. That exhaust funk still lingers, but if I focus on my breakfast I'm okay. Taste: The palate is pretty light and bland besides some vanilla notes but then the finish takes all the honey sweetness you expected and slowly tapers off. Opinion: So I felt obliged to give this honey flavored whiskey a try since I did so for a couple of its peers, and in my opinion they both were better than this dram. I really don't think it's worth it. I'm not purchasing it again. Sorry Jack. Cheers!0.99 USD per Pour -
Wild Turkey American Honey
Other Liqueurs — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed July 23, 2018 (edited November 7, 2020)Nose: So on the nose it is as you would expect for this flavored whiskey. Big honey, with Sweet Tarts candy notes as well as caramel and a note of chai latte. So, in short, it smells very sweet! Taste: Okay the palate matches the nose with honey sweetness, cotton candy notes, and a finish that is reminiscent of southern style sweet tea. Opinion: Dang. This is sweet! It's not a bad thing; I would probably give a glass of this to someone who has never had a whiskey or strong liquor before. It's sweet and tasty, not complicated, and if nothing else I can use it as a sweetener in other cocktails or something. I read a couple previous comments about mixing this in sweet tea and I think I am definitely going to try that! This is not my favorite thing, but it's worth trying. Cheers!0.99 USD per Pour -
Seagram's 7 Crown American Blended Whiskey
Blended American Whiskey — USA
Reviewed July 16, 2018 (edited September 12, 2020)Appearance: In the Glencairn glass, much like myself, it has pretty thin legs. The color according to a nifty chart I found on Whiskey Magazine, is “chestnut oloroso sherry,” which is basically a dark amber / orange; I could have said that to begin with, but I wanted to sound fancy. Nose: The nose is sweet. And it definitely has grains (which for a blended grain whiskey there should be no surprise there.) I found notes of orange zest and cherry, and beyond that it really vanished for me. Palate: The body is really smooth with no burn going down. It’s nice for a simple whiskey actually. Although, I’m finding the longer you wait it has more bitter bite on the back of the throat. On the palate I got a note of not quite ripe blackberries, like, the berry is good but you know what it could be. And beyond that there’s nothing more I’m getting. Thoughts: Eh. It wasn’t as bad as I was expecting. If someone poured me a glass I would drink it with gratitude! But for the price there are better options. In a highball, sure! I think it’d be a quality whiskey to mix in with ice and soda. Cheers!1.5 USD per Pour -
Color: I normally don't talk about the color of a whiskey, but I thought it was cool the effect the barrell had on the whiskey. So the color is noticeably darker as an almost orange instead of the classic golden straw of standard Jameson. The stout that was present before it really must've altered everything a little. Nose: On the nose your memory instantly welcomes back the classic familiar Jameson. Breakfast biscuits, citrus fruit, and honey all are present; but dark chocolate and malt are added too, with notes of sweet candy. Taste: The palate is so good! The mouthfeel is so smooth and creamy. I tasted honey, what reminded me of Whoppers malt balls, some not unpleasant bitter hops, and milk chocolate on the short finish. I don't know why exactly, probably the creaminess and enjoyment found in this drink, but after a sip I'm also reminded of a cappuccino or caffe breve. Opinion: I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this whiskey! I love everything about it, from its smell to its taste, to its origins from a cool partnership! I'm a big fan and I would definitely buy it again! Sláinte!27.0 USD per Bottle
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Bernheim 7 Year Original Wheat Whiskey
Wheat Whiskey — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed June 14, 2018 (edited October 19, 2018)Nose: On the nose I get immediately the charred oak from the barrel interior, a nice macho whiff to start the drink off right. As it has time to stretch it's legs in the glass for a bit (Ha) I also get dandelion and wildflowers along with vanilla ice cream, and randomly carrots. It's a delightful bouquet, no arguments from me! Taste: The palate starts sweet and friendly with honey. Notes of grain cereal like Chex or Crispex stand out. And (country folks may get this more) you know when you're walking outside and you pick a dry stalk of grass to put in your mouth? There's that taste: a grassy / straw in your mouth taste. And there is no finish to speak of unfortunately. Opinion: You know, I don't see many wheat whiskies. Bernheim claims to be the first, so well done there! I think this dram isn't challenging at all except maybe for the slightly higher alcohol content (45 abv), but dang! It has some complexity alongside the friendliness that I can see making this a good dram to have paired with a pipe on a nice night and a few good friends shooting the breeze. Cheers!35.0 USD per Bottle -
Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed June 12, 2018 (edited August 31, 2019)Nose: The nose comparing side by side with the Wild Turkey 101 is really mild and welcoming. The bouquet is almost Jim Beamish (I do intend that as a compliment; I like Beam.) Caramel and vanilla predominate the nose with minor notes of peanut butter and honey filling in around it. Taste: Once again, compared to the 101 this bourbon is smooth. It's much less punchy due to the lower alcohol content, which some may like and some may find boring. So yesterday, I grilled corn for my wife and I as part of our dinner, and that's a big note I'm getting here. I also find honey, black tea, oak wood, and there is a minty finish that leaves you feeling fresh and wanting another sip. Opinion: This is a tasty daily sipper. And that minty finish I am really enjoying, and I can see this being a favorite budget dram for some people. Cheers!20.0 USD per Bottle -
Nose: The nose greets you with black licorice candy, specifically the Good and Plenty candies my grandma had on her desk at work that she would always give me when I was little. The nose also has a heavy whiff of leather, like a fresh leather jacket. Other notes follow like pine, cinnamon, orange zest and peach. Taste: The palate begins for me with a tingling spiciness shifting into a citrusy tang. Though it isn't sweet per se, I am reminded of the Pixie Stix powdered candy, which is fun; I'm realizing this is a rye that brings back nostalgic memories for me. Opinion: From what I understand rye had (more so in the past, not so much lately) been given flack about being an inferior whiskey. But I am very much surprised by how much I enjoyed this rye! I think it's good neat and I'm sure it would make a great backbone for some classic cocktails. And, being as it's in the Beam family it is easily accessible and affordable too! I picked mine at a local liquor store for $18.00. I think if you're new to rye, this is a good place to start! Well done Jim Beam! Sláinte!18.0 USD per Bottle
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