Jack Daniel's Old No. 7

On the nose, banana, vanilla, charred oak, orange peel, and cola. More charred oak, banana, vanilla, and orange peel on the palate, along with brown sugar. Somewhat tannic mouthfeel. Finish is neither particularly smooth nor harsh, and is of medium length. 2.75/5.00 – Decent (neat)

A year ago I began drinking whisky with a glass of this stuff. I thought it tasted awful. After a year, and with a Glencairn glass to better appreciate it, I thought I'd try it again. It turns out it's not as bad as I remembered, though it certainly is at the bottom of the whisky scale. Nose: Everything's weak - I got alcohol, vanilla, and something fruity that could have been apples or bubblegum. Taste: The mouthfeel is watery, and the only notes I got were corn and a very faint oak. Finish: All I got was oak, with a medium length. This was the least pleasant part of the whole thing.