Johnnie Walker Blenders' Batch Triple Grain American Oak

Skip this unless you plan to use it in cocktails. There isn’t really anything to this whisky. Literally, there is no mouthfeel to the point that it seemed like I was drinking water. The nose is decent with sweet fruits, spice and a touch of smoke. While the pallet is adds in some toffee, caramel and woody tanins. The finish is just like the mouth feel and near none existent.

The American Oak and grain whisky give it a Bourbon-esque flavor, so if you want to make the jump from America to Scotland, give this a try. The color is a copper orange. On the nose, there is a hint of smoke and a big zesty, orange. There is a slight alcohol nip if you jump in too quickly, so give it some time to breathe. Dig a bit deeper and you’ll find a bit of spice, vanilla, and toffee and the grain comes through pretty clearly. The taste also has that orange citrus note. There is a subtle smoky flavor, but it’s not a medicinal smoke, more like a driftwood fire than a peat bomb. There is a cane juice flavor as well, maybe even toffee. The mouthfeel is rich, oily and mouth coating, which highlights the flavors beautifully. The finish is long and smooth and a little dry, but a dry that has you reaching for another sip, not a glass of water. Overall, I’d say this is the whisky equivalent of enjoying some citrus fruits around a campfire on the beach. Give it a try.