Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Cask Strength Voyage 27

A lot more oaky than cask strengths im used to. A little burn but not terrible. Spice and sweetness hit later. Need more to truly judge.

Nutty, chocolatey, vanilla, butn at front of mouth, sweet taste going down.

This is a Top10 store pick from Top Ten Liquors. 112.6 proof. Nose : Sweet smells are reminiscent of a bakery early in the morning. Palate : Caramel, sorghum, molasses, brown sugar and a touch of heat. Finish : Long and peanut brittle forward. Back end is cracked pepper and cinnamon. It is at a very good proof. Nothing extraordinary but it could be a good workhorse as I can see myself getting through this bottle quickly.

Total Wine and More store pick, Gilbert AZ. 115 proof. Nose is sweet and nutty with cashew, peanut butter, and while I generally think the “aged at sea” thing is kind of gimmicky, I’ll be damned if I don’t get some salted caramel. Ethanol is 0.00%. There not a lot of complexity here, but what is present is very nice. On the palate: liquid Snickers. Caramel, heavy milk chocolate, vanilla ice cream, peanut, creamed corn, and cashew. Without a doubt the nuttiest whiskey I’ve ever tasted. Despite being basically a dessert whiskey, there’s an MGP brightness here that really works for me. Finish brings robust cinnamon heat, fresh cracked black pepper, oak, barrel char, and wood varnish. Mouthfeel full bodied and chewy and matches the flavor profile perfectly. This was a hit for me in spite of the relatively simple profile. I am a big fan of sweet, nutty whiskies and this one delivers. At 109.99, it’s hard to call this a value, but I have no regrets and may rebuy when in the mood.