Tastes

Smooth, just sweet enough. Almost no burn. My favorite so far (but I've got plenty left to try) - first time I think I've actually tasted corn flavors. Not sure if that's because of this particular bottle or that I've finally had enough varieties that my palate is becoming more "educated" 😉. Either way, this one might just turn me into a bourbon guy.

As a sipper, tastes just like a cinnamon red hot candy.

Fantastic. True sippin' whiskey. Old No. 7's flavors turned up to 11, but no harsh burn, just a little bit of alcohol at the end to let you know it's still fairly serious. Turn on the Eagles and sip away the evening.

Tried this for the first time last night - my first single malt. Quite liked it. Not sure if I was tasting smokiness, but definitely a lingering on my palate that reminded me of bacon or other smoked meats. Rather pleasant, a little bite at first, but no harshness. Flavor stayed a while, but no burn on the aftertaste. Seemed to get a tad bit sweeter as time went on. Will definitely try again - if this is indicative of highland and/or speyside malts, I think I'll have to try some more.

Currently sampling this at Molly Malone's in lovely Whippany,NJ. Definitely different than a standard Jameson's or Bushmills. Tried it neat, and had a nice sweet smell, but still a little harshness. Added some water, and it backed off a bit, but didn't see much flavor change - faint vanilla? Something sweet, maybe raisins? Added some ice, and now the vanilla comes out, and it's much more mellow. Maybe tasting some toffee or butterscotch? Not sure - still a newbie tongue. Interesting to me at least is that the burn doesn't go down to the chest, like I'm used to, but stays in the mouth, around the gums. Maybe because I had a steak? Not sure, but would be happy to hear from the experts if that matters. Patience is rewarded here. After 10 or so minutes, the harshness is gone. Bliss. Thinking I should have gone with 4 stars....