Defiant American Single Malt Whisky

Unfortunately its my least favorite NC whiskey so far. Just a little too harsh.

Not good, acetone and harsh

Read the story of how this is made. Very unique, a combo of this and aging in Barrell might be a sweet spot? I hate scotch but I love this one even though it has a hint of scotch to it. Otherwise buttery sweet with caramel and vanilla. A smooth drinker, love it. Some of the reviews I see don’t make any sense. Just because it isn’t aged like other bourbons, it’s new, unique and delicious. And yes I’m a NC native so prob a bit biased.

As a North Carolinian, I sincerely wish Defiant the best. But as a scotch and bourbon drinker, I’m just not a fan (as much as I wanted to be). The act of aging a whiskey is fundamental to its excellence, and I’m afraid their shortcut process just doesn’t produce the kind of whiskey I’m looking for.