Tastes

Strong, smoky and smooth. Smoke, spices, caramel, leather, all dance nicely. I was tentative to try it straight but was pleasantly surprised how sweet, complex and smooth it is. Packs a spicy punch at the end with a long finish. The B523 is a touch more compkex. Both excellent. I Will be enjoying it on the rocks going forward, but for now, a great sipper.

Cherry and more cherry! Cinnamon and smoke too. A long, sticky, smooth smoky finish. A touch medicinal though. More of a dessert dram than an everyday sipper. Make sure you get the higher proof batch at 104+ so the spice and sweetness is balanced. For a 15+ yo whiskey, a great value.

Enjoyed a glass on the rocks at a friends house. Very well balanced. Caramel, oak, honey. I give Larceny barrel proof, its cousin, a small edge. Need to have a few more glasses fo give a more thorough and accurate review.

Cherry, vanilla, chocolate, smoke and leather. This one surprised me with its unique smokey, yet smooth character. I’m not a fan of the regular Woodford but this was much more refined. Wish it had a little more kick but a very good dram.

Tastes like an old fashioned in a bottle. Banana bread, spice, nutmeg, sweet but not too sweet. A great dessert sipper for a great value. Definitely unique and not for everyone.

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. A bit expensive for what you get though.

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 and therefore very dangerous. Excellent dram.