Tastes

I like the 10 and really like the 16. The 106 proof adds a bite to this sweet dram but also allows for it to be enjoyed on the rocks. Cinnamon, butterscotch, chocolate, spice and smoke combine in a deliciously versatile offering from Calumet.

Butterscotch and vanillla. A strong yet super sweet dram. Best enjoyed on the rocks. Will be adding this to my dessert collection. If the 10 is this good, I’m anxious to try the very hyped Calumet 16.

Honey and citrus with a bite of ginger. Sweet honey, orange peel, apricots and sour grapes coat the mouth with a medium finish. Perfectly suited as a summer sipper on the porch with friends. A sweet dessert dram for sure.

Was given a bottle as a gift. Full of oak and the dried fruit is very apparent. Not a lot of character though.. Might make a good mixer.

Honey, cream, flowers and fruit. Smooth, young yet complex. Very good for a blend. Light oak, touch of sherry with little to no finish. My favorite Japanese dram. Light, extremely smooth abd therefore very dangerous.

Wow, what a punch BUT surprisingly smooth. 120 proof fills the mouth with pepper and cherries, nutmeg and parsley. Old Kirk is thick, powerful, yet smooth. I’m normally a Scotch guy, but this balances the natural sweetness of bourbon with a punch that’s quite nice. Enjoy this on the rocks and savor the slow burn and big buzz.

A very good mixer with a burnt smokey character that balances the sweetness of an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. A little too harsh for sipping.

Chocolate and more chocolate! Fudge, plum, dark chocolate entwined in a burst of rich decadence. Not overly complex, but very we’ll done for what it is, a sweet indulgence. Reminds me of JW Platinum but better. I wish the finish were a little longer to enjoy and savor. A great dessert dram.

I’ve been an Oban fan for awhile and was excited to try this. I wasn’t disappointed. A unique mix of dried fruit, salt, chocolate, and leather with a strong sherry presence. It walks a fine line with its complexity, successfully balancing the crisp saltiness I’m used to with an Oban while adding in hints of fruit and sherry. Smooth, light, crisp and fruity. A very good dram.