Smooth Ambler Old Scout American Whiskey

One of the least favorites on the night. Not bad but nothing special, a bit too young Dr Pepper for me. Knob Creek Rye was definitely better. 3.5

Advent Calendar 2018 Day 2

Pecan, Almonds, Vanilla with a medium-long finish

2.3/5.0. Light and sweet but a bit rougher than expected. Primarily minty notes. Light honey water coloring and very thin... like simple syrup made with raw sugar. On the nose is minty ethanol, with a hint of vanilla cookie sweetness. The palate immediately offers candied peanuts, transitioning quickly to mint julep flavors, then to some vanilla hard candies. Very very thin body with a quick and sweet but astringent finish.

Total Wine Tampa store pick. 107 proof, warm and smooth at first taste. Lots of warm spices. A little metallic on the finish,which is long. Not my favorite but I won't pass up store picks when they are reasonable.