Tastes

Deep caramel and orchard fruit on the nose. Unique wood notes as well. On the palate, I first get rubber tires. It's like walking through a tire shop. Sweetness, and rye notes, a brief flash of spice that goes away. Short finish. There's a unique flavor that I can only describe as fragrant wood and petroleum products. So it's interesting. Will need to see how this changes over time. A few drops of water brings out caramel notes, and some astringent notes. 12/11/17 The rubber notes have waned but they're still there on the front end. More intense flavors on the front end that I remember. Still lots of wood. Mid palate is really good. But finish is short. 1/25/18

Shortbread and toffee. Very flavorful for a Scotch. The higher proof is welcome here. Sherry influences without too much of the funk. Dark chocolate bitterness. 12/11/17

2013 bottling. Pungent... butter and vinegar on the nose. Wood spice and sweetness on the palate. Finishes with a char. 12/11/17

Spicier than the 17, not as creamy. A little thinner. Balanced. 12/11/17

Creamy and salty. 12/11/17

Orchard fruit and deep caramel on the nose. On the palate, spicy notes, and some honey. Nice oak. Not as thick as I would like, but creamy enough and complex for a 10 year. 11/26/17

Smells like sweet orchard fruit, cider like. Some nuts and damp wood as well. Feels thin. Very smooth. Nice baking spices, cookie dough, sweet fruit, some oak. A bit of pecan shell at the end. Pleasant. 11/26/17

Smells young and sweet, but balanced. On the palate, hard to believe this is 2 years old. Sweet, baking spices, bitter chocolate, some cherry, decent finish. You feel the proof but it still goes down smooth. Maybe hard to justify the price tag, but definitely makes you look forward to future offerings. 11/26/17

Deep caramel on the nose, with wood spice and vanilla. A hint of apples as well. The proof isn't apparent on nose, very smooth. Thick legs. On the palate, balanced acidity and sweetness. Lingering spice, coats the mouth and throat. Pecan shells, cinnamon. Great pour. 12/4/17

Good nose. Strong caramel, orchard fruit, vanilla. Light on the front end, but more flavor kicks in on the back end. Overall, still a bit light. Leather, cinnamon, wood, a hint of cola. 11/27/17