Grangestone Highland Single Malt Bourbon Cask Finish

Very drinkable, lacks complexity, could use more age but that would increase the price. QPR is good for this entry level scotch. Enjoy neat or with a single cube, but don’t get carried away. It will work as a filler in between the more refined options. It’s a scotch that wishes it was a bourbon, the spicy heat of an American bourbon with just a puff of smoke to let you know it’s a scotch. Buy <$30

The nose started super sweet then, over about 15 minutes, transitioned through stewed prunes, sugar cookies, burnt toffee and vanilla, the palate is smooth and creamy with light butterscotch and vanilla, there’s a little smoky wood on the medium finish

I like the oak and vanilla in this one. Tastes like bourbon, but smoother. Nice for the money.