Catskill The One and Only Buckwheat

Smells initially of acetone before it turns into red candy apple. That red candy apple hits first before turning peanutty on me. There are intense barrel spices throughout which get pretty dry in the finish. After a bit of time, the sweetness comes back. It's also important to know that despite its low proof, it burns all the way down. If you had told me this was a cheap Tennessee whiskey, I'd have believed you. However, I came in expecting an undrinkable flavor and it most definitely isn't. A pleasant surprise.

Tastes like apple pie (pastry and apple notes), along with caramel

Maybe this is how a Buckwheat whiskey is supposed to taste but I think it’s terrible

Interesting - the buckwheat gives it a unique flavor. I'm not a huge fan of rye whiskeys, and this is lot like a strong rye - spicy and bitter (although definitely not an astringic bitter). There's also a strong note on the nose and palate that I can't place. Perhaps it's a woody note, but it's different than any wood note I've experienced previously. Based on a previous comment, I spent time nosing the empty glass. It was exceptional - a cross between caramel and campfire, which is odd, since I didn't get either on the palate. I gave it a 3.5, because strikes me as a well crafted whiskey, even though it's not my favorite - too bitter. But I'd recommend it highly to rye lovers.