Swift Single Malt Texas Whiskey

Very Unique

Quite sweet, but there's a fleck of smokiness at the end that balances it out. Very agreeable

Straight up tastes like the candy coating of an M&M. A glencairn brings out the apple on the nose. Buttery finish. But still M&Ms all the way down. Shout out to my church’s worship leader for giving me this bottle 😂

This tastes like a Speyside scotch and upon reading the distillery's website, wouldn't you know it: that's exactly what they were going for. There is also an interesting similarity to a bright Amber ale or IPA that is unique among whiskies. Swift reminds me a bit of Pendleton 1910 in that it isn't what I expected and it has a bit of a nutty, oily element to it. This a very fruity whiskey without being sickeningly sweet or inundated with cherry. There is a nice hit of sharp wood that adds a tartness that fits well with the fruit. In terms of fruit, there are clear flavors of orange and Fuji apple present. There are also notes of honey, cinnamon, and vanilla with a tiny bit of smoke and some oiliness that blends with the occasional almond reference to make the profile slightly creamy. The lack of peat, minerals, salt, or other flavors makes this a refreshing drink. The taste of alcohol is definitely more present because the other flavors are subdued, but it does not impart any strange aftertaste. The flavor is well-rounded and develops a bit, leading into a finish that is dominated by honey and marmalade (and tastes darned good). All in all, this is an interesting and enjoyable drink despite being a bit young. The high price is a bit irksome given the whiskey's age. At this price, you have to really appreciate interesting drinks for it to be worth purchasing. I can't wait to see how Swift's whiskey develops as they age it longer and tweak the formula. There is some nice spiciness that is reminiscent of Compass Box Spice Tree, but is more mild. It has a lot of subtle elements, but really needs some more time to develop a stronger flavor. All of the flavors that are there are spot-on, but the need more development. Fortunately, the alcohol does not overwhelm. Barley, mild orange, cinnamon. It's fairly smooth, especially for its ABV. I would love to try this after it had aged for a bit longer. It's like a young Scotch with bourbon elements, but with some depth and excellent flavors. On a less important note, the whiskey's aesthetics are subdued but well executed. The similarity in color between the fox on the label and the whiskey itself is fascinating and the label is full of details like letters hiding partially behind the fox's tail that make it feel refined. The wooden top on the cork is a nice touch too. This is a smooth and refreshing whiskey, but the alcohol is noticeable, much like it is in a vodka. The key distinction is that there is tons of depth here, but it is subtle. I wish this whiskey had been aged longer though so that the beautiful flavors from the aging overtook the generic alcohol notes. The flavors include orange, cinnamon, ginger, and a bit of caramel all right there. It is simultaneously refreshing and viscous, but I wish that it were less watery.

Dark chocolate and fruit on the nose. Starts sweet with the sherry flavor and ends with almost perfect heat and spice. Very light and easy drinking

Interesting young single malt. Relatively one dimensional but not bad for a newer craft distillery. Plus it was $16 for the bottle so good deal regardless. Nose is buttery with light pepper notes and some fruitiness that sort of reminds me of white wine. Really unique for a whiskey. Taste is honey, apples, pepper and a bit of sherry on the short finish. Kinda boring, but would make a great hot weather sipper.