J&B Rare Blended Scotch

Smooth with lackluster flavor. Tastes like corn and grass

Color: The color for this blended scotch is a light straw yellow. And its legs are pretty thin. Nose: On the nose I find the slightest trace of smoke, as well as citrusy lemon and shortbread cookie notes. Taste: On the palate I find lemon and cherry notes, as well as sweet butterscotch and sugar cookies. Finish: The finish is short to medium and has a slight burn but rounds it out with an almost cinnamon sugar aftertaste. Thoughts: So this blend is old and has a lot of history. I think that's really cool, but as far as the scotch goes, by itself it's pretty boring. As a cheap mixer scotch, I'd pick this all day. But drank neat, it is pleasant, but it doesn't have much depth. If it was offered to me though, I would not refuse. Sláinte!

You get what you pay for with this stuff. It's not terrible though. It's drinkable and, surprisingly, goes down fairly smooth neat. I can really only justify 2.25 stars for this one; however, I will add that it is one of the better bottom shelf blends I've tried. If you're on a budget and you just want to get from point A to point B, consider grabbing a bottle of J&B.

Basic blend. Not bad but not special. Good for what it is; when you want a whisky that isn’t complicated.