Small Talk Whisky

Taste of June 28, 2022 in Victoria Canada while on my Alaskan cruise.

I'm writing these notes the day following tasting this, however I made some mental notes during and next time I have a taste of it, I will add to it. Very light in color, especially next to the other 2 British Columbia single malts I had in the same session. However, I know color does not necessarily mean flavor, so I'm not letting it set my expectations. Nose: Light and slightly floral. Some citrus, makes me think of lemon pledge Palate: Light and crisp. Thin. Not very complex, but there is a nuttiness in this that makes me think of peanuts. Finish: Short and not much to it. I think this is the weakest aspect of this whisky. I think possibly the youthfulness of this results in a less than complex whisky and I have a feeling that some more aging would definitely improve it. I understand the need to get the product out however. I'm not sure of the reasons for the name Small Talk, but I think it may be suiting in that this would be a reasonable choice of whisky to have while making small talk with someone as you wouldn't have to think about what you're drinking very much. This would also be a reasonable choice on one of those nights where you're just not sure what to have.

Nice, but not as full bodied as I was hoping. Very little finish. Notes of vanilla and caramel. Lots of promise, so hopefully the next batch will be better.