John Barr Blended Scotch Reserve Blend

Perfect blend for cocktails, price is fair.

If Jim Beam attempted to make a Highland scotch, it might taste like this. That's not a bad thing: It's got a little attitude even if it backs away from the fight, has a vaguely leathery/rubberband-y chalk outline of peat around an oily, sugary/caramel core, and with a distinctly tea-like aftertaste. Imagine a step up from a Johnny Walker Red and a very slightly muddier/duller Johnny Walker 12, which is all to say this tastes like a good Scotch that's been sitting around a glass with an ice cube a little too long. What's the notch just above "drinkable in a pinch"? That's our little friend here.

Would drink again. It was ok.

Very sweet and fresh smell, very smooth and mild taste, slight peaty note. Very warm as it hits bottom.

Save it for a Godfather or Rusty Nail... This is not worthy of neat

Smoky. Basically the same as JW red