Tastes

For a cheap scotch, it’s not bad but not great however. It’s a touch peaty and buttery but not overly complex. Again, this leans more toward whiskey than scotch. This is essentially the Evan Williams of scotch, good for the price but not much else.

Pretty alcoholic whiskey. Alcohol and butterscotch on the nose is prominent. An alcoholic burn on the tongue with very little flavor other than some very brief oak. Evan Williams Bottled In Bond is the way to go over this whiskey. This bonded whiskey is drinkable but not too pleasant. Probably better in a mixed drink.

Nose of butterscotch and vanilla. Tastes of butterscotch, vanilla, orange and ginger but kind of tangy and sweet. A perplexing orange and ginger aftertaste that is kind of medicinal — quite can’t put a finger on it. It is not your average Irish whiskey for certain.

Whiskey with a bit of an identity crisis. Nose smells of rum and whiskey. It does taste sweet like rum but beyond that, it’s not overly complicated or special. Maybe the port barrel might be better. This whiskey is average to me.

Nose burns of ethanol and butterscotch. Tastes surprisingly sweet, butterscotch, spices and that 100 proof afterburn. The finish is quick and easy. I like it for a cheap dram but not overly impressed.

Smells of smoke but tastes of butterscotch with a dash of oakiness and smoke. Very quick finish. Again, it’s a cheap scotch and tastes like one. It’s a better whiskey than scotch. +1 for the distinct bottle label and worth keeping.