Tastes

Don't be fooled by this entry level bourbon. For the price and flavor, it's an anomaly! The nose is honey sweet. On the palate, notes of spiced vanilla, caramel, and apple arise. Finishes incredibly smooth with vanilla nut lingering on the tongue. Enjoy this dram neat. It's a damn good bourbon, and my go to favorite whiskey, when I can find it.

Not known as a scotch for everyone, it lives up to its reputation. A little intimidating at first, yet surprisingly, this is a fantastic whisky. I'll be honest, I had to warm up to it. Strong peat smoke (I'm talking a good lick of the chimney), your Pop's old leather boots, the air of the sea, and a little sweetness right at the end. Drink a dram of this, and your soul awakens to the burnt shores of Islay.

This one holds a bit more weight because I've actually been to Oban twice. The seafood right from the bay and the whisky is a must. Such an enjoyable dram with slight notes of honeyed orange that hit the taste buds first adding the sweetness. Finishes nicely with hints of smoked peat and pepper. The uniqueness of this scotch comes with notes of the sea. Will always be a favorite whisky for me. I actually like the Clynelish 14 much more, but I don't have the same connection to the Clynelish like I do with the Oban.