Tastes

Very reminiscent of their rye if you take away most of the spice but some sticks around. The sweetness of the corn present but strangely fleeting. Smoke oaky flavor come in to play. The finish has more of the oak with some more spice and an oily texture. Overall mild in flavor but still very pleasant.

Sweet nose, strong tasting notes of butterscotch, vanilla, caramel. A little floral on the palate. Adding some water or an ice cube does wonders to bring out the favors and cool down the bite and bring out a more bolder, oaky, richer body. Not a smooth as I'd expect from something with this age statement but it still reminds me of an older Weller 12 year.

Nice overall flavor with sweet, caramel and vanilla notes and the quintessential bourbon spice. The flavor carries nicely through the palate and into the finish with a slight but significant burn that comes with any 100% whiskey but I believe it helps the flavor out.

I'm not normally a highland drinker but this is extremely interesting. Moderately sweet with honey and citrus. Nice mouthfeel, very balanced and easily drinkable but personally i like a bolder flavor with more staying power on the finish.

Certainly lighter in peat than its islay brothers with subtle notes of smoke with stone salt and sweet light fruit. It's hard to place finger on it like a berry or bubble gum flavor. Regardless, its well balanced in flavor and a uniqueness that keeps me coming back for more.

The nose is deceptive with more smoke than the taste. It's a nice bridge between the more peated islays and the run-of-the mill Speysides. Strong notes of peat, smoke, pepper, cinnamon and some brown sugar. Finish reminds me of southern barbeque.