Tastes

From the first sip I regretted spending money on this stuff. It's what you should think of when someone says that whisky tastes like paint thinner. I tried it once, and put the bottle in the trash.

This is unaged corn whisky - the label says "moonshine" but it is legal corn likker. The nose is very powerful, with the alcohol overpowering a slight sweetness. There's also a slight sweetness on the palate, with no particular flavor, and a distinct alcohol burn which numbs my gums. The finish is bland, with a lingering burn from the alcohol. This stuff isn't bad, exactly, but unless white whisky is universally just pure alcohol without much flavor, it's a poor representation of the variety.

The nose gives me a definite smell of apples, while the palate is apples and a hint of cherry candy. The finish provides a strong and pleasant smoky taste. This bourbon is watery, though, and doesn't seem to be the 80 proof of the label. It's a good introduction to whisky, but I'll look for something more substantial to be my regular tipple.