Rowan's Creek

One if the most unique noses out there; butterscotch-cotton candy bomb on the nose, sweet and spicy on the tongue, heat dwindles quickly and fades to dry.

(Good Spirits Co. Glasgow – Virtual American Whiskey Tasting, 05 February 2022). Nose: Fruit (apricot & peach), strong dry oak, allspice, cloves, black pepper. Hints of grapefruit and forest floor earthiness Palate: Crème brûlée, caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, char, menthol, dill pickle. A lovely 'chewy' mouthfeel. Finish: Medium long finish. Charred, ashy, leather. Wood forest, slightly dirty/earthy note. Caramel and menthol. Lots of rye notes evident. There is a sweetness and intensity to this dram. The main note is the wood - it has a huge hit of oak and vanilla, but strangely drying (particularly on the finish). Unctuous and oily on the palate, leathery and woody dryness on the finish. Came second out of the six drams, with 24% of the final vote for favourite of the night. 88% of those present said they enjoyed the whisky.

Not strong or long lasting. Good daily drinker.