St. George Baller Single Malt Whisky

Plum on the nose, wheat, barely and some spice I can’t quite place

This is actually my 2nd try. The first was after a few other bourbons, and I didn’t like this at all. On a second, fresh tasting this has strong floral notes, almost like hibiscus, and as odd as it sounds almost a rice taste. Sweeter with ice, and I think better.

N: Salted plum sitting in a pool of caramel. Herbal tea and mint released with a swirl. Pungent and astringent dried purple fruits. Bit of a grape medicine note. Some vanilla and maybe a touch of wood. P: Sweet with red-purple fruit early. Quickly turns bitter and, yes, umami, but not in the way you would get from food. This is different and, for me, not entirely pleasant. Sharp and sour purple fruit with a vegetal bitterness - something like Brussels sprouts. Touch of heat in it, but that fades pretty quick. Finish is herbal and medicinal, like a Halls cough drop. There are also wood notes and plenty of that dried purple-red fruit. This whiskey is just such a specific taste that really it's going to be a love it or hate it experience for just about everyone. I can see why people would like this in the same way that I can see why people like Sour Patch Kids. There's a certain experience here. But I'm not coming back to this one. Not for me. _______ Please come join an unofficial Distiller community on Discord: https://discord.gg/VSmCvzAQfH. We chat spirits (and other things) in real time while being a great resource to each other for recommendations, finding deals, and generally enjoying the journey together. (If the link is expired, post a comment and I will provide a new one.)

Tastes like a scotch- heavy peat and rough finish. I don’t love Scotch so this is a no go for me.