Swift Single Malt Texas Whiskey Sauternes Cask

Fruit on the nose. Fairly sweet. reminds me of a Glenrothes Bourbon Cask Reseve or a Glenfiddich.

For an American single malt, I give it a 4.5, excellent! On the world stage, Swift shows they hold promise to become a world class single malt producer. The whisky is immature, and I eagerly await expressions that are about 10 years old, I am sure I'll give it a 4.5. Keep up the good work!

This definitely (and surprisingly) tastes a lot more like traditional scotch than the regular Swift does and I'm not sure if that's a good thing. The orange notes are still there, but this time they are hidden more behind the a rich, barley flavor that incorporates a more subdued wood flavor and some subtle earthy notes along with cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. This is even more the standard Glenlivet 12 than the regular Swift is, which makes me wonder why it costs more. It's funny because the strong orange flavor in regular Swift makes it taste a fair amount like sauternes... Is it possible that the batches were mislabeled? It's a bit bland, but there are no off notes here, so this is quite a good drink. There is a little bit more going on here than in Bushmill's Black Bush. The yeast and orange have cleaner, more refreshing flavors than in Black Bush and the flavor is cleaner. The alcohol is present but does not overwhelm. The best flavors of Bushmill's Black Bush are better, directly copying those of Bushmill's 21, but the off flavors take over on the finish, giving a lasting impression that it is inferior to Swift Sauternes. Despite the brilliant flavors in Black Bush, the depth of Swift Sauternes is clearly better. This has more richness and woodiness than the regular Swift does, but despite the great new flavors, it does not have the same depth. It's good and definitely sippable, but not at all masterful. This definitely has the richness that is to be expected of Sauternes, though the alcohol and whiskey wood do sneak in. There is no doubt though that this is the Sauternes whiskey. it does taste a bit much like Bastille, but it is somewhat better. The flavor is rich for an American Single Malt, but mild relative to a standard Scotch or Irish whiskey. The flavors are good, but need more development. There is some nice wood backing, but it does not overwhelm. This hint of orange is nice, but some more depth would be appreciated.