Tastes

Nose: maple, vanilla cinnamon Palate: maple, vanilla, oak, nutty, saccharine Finish: sweet finish that quickly turns astringent. I did my best to give this whiskey a chance. I made sure to go below the shoulder and let it sit for a few weeks and it did not get any better. I tried to use it in mixed drinks like an old fashioned and it did not go well. My guess is a large portion of the whiskey is young. For the price you can get a lot better with other brands.

I almost didn't try this whiskey because I think most celebrity whiskeys end up just being a gimmick. That being said, I read some reviews and background on creating this whiskey, so I gave it a shot. I was pleasantly surprised and ended up really liking it. It is not the best one I have ever tasted, but it is pretty easy to drink. Nose - Initially when I poured it all I could smell was a strong acetone smell. I let it sit in the glass for 5-10 minutes and it opened up. I could smell maple and vanilla with a hint of cinnamon. There was a touch of oak and mesquite as well. Pallet - It is definitely has some sweetness to it. There was maple and vanilla and an almost burnt toffee taste. Towards the end there was some mesquite smoke flavor. Finish - A lingering sweetness with some charred wood notes. The flavor lingered for a bit. This whiskey I prefer neat. I personally do not think it needs any ice or water. If I was introducing someone to whiskey, this would be one I would consider choosing.

Not bad. Much better on ice. Nose: floral, oak, hint of honey, cut grass. Taste: sweet upfront, oak, toffee, vanilla.

Nose: fruit forward,sweet smell, orange, raisin, a hint of honey. Taste: dried fruit, honey, creamy texture, lasting hint of sweetness. Very easy to sip on straight.

This is a sweet whiskey. Smells like peanut butter and tastes like peanut butter and caramel. I would not drink this straight, but it can add a twist to a mixed drink.

Nose: smells like a campfire going out, salt water (reminds me of being near the ocean), and cooked bacon. Taste: sweet initial honey taste, bbq, a bit of hot spice, and a chocolate note. I had reservations buying this one, but glad I did.