Shackleton Blended Malt

First tasting notes so be gentle. Nose is basically strong alcohol, even after drinking for a while I could not detect anything else it's so strong. Luckily the taste is not as bad. Initially it's all peat and smoke, but with a drop of water and half way down the glass it does smooth out and calm down to the point where caramelised apples, honey and lots of spice put up a good fight. Not a bad whiskey (if such a thing exists), but probably one to try, reflect on its story, and move on. It's possible I might return to it, but I may be some time.

White chocolate, apricot

really smooth, just a hint of smoke

Cream, peppermints, cracked pepper

Thanks to @GeologyJack for the generous pour! I bought this along with me to Denver this week, figured it’ll give me some company working late nights in the hotel. And honestly...I hate the overpriced subpar hotel drinks. Case and point: they charged me $15 for a pour of Yellow Tail Shiraz, which one can buy a full bottle for $10-15! Anyway, this is far better than anything the hotel normally has on deck. We have no idea of knowing how close this is to the original Shackleton whiskies they found deep in the Antarctic, but marketing bullshit aside, it’s a decent pour. Nothing complex and thought provoking, but a good enough bottle to have with friends. It offers a bread-y, light lemony flavor, with just enough depth to keep you interested. I’d compare this to a Compass Box Great King St Artist blend. Not sure of the price, but I’d say I’d be a buyer if it’s in the $40 range. Anything more, I can do better with Compass Box GKS, or even better with a JW Green.