Trader Joe's Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Bourbon Cask Finish

Definitely a whisky. Caramel notes. Decent.

Poured neat. Nose is a delicate and earthy blend of honey, prairie grass, and pine wood. Flavor carries on a lot of those soft and sweet flavors. I get more honey, lightly toasted sugar, a hint of red apple and the obvious peat you would expect. Nearly no heat with a standard peppered wood and leather finish. Not a bad pour, but certainly not a game changer either. Great pickup for a newbie just dipping their toe into scotch. Metaphorically of course.

Nose: honey, pear, Golden delicious apple, light vanilla and oily orange citrus, an almost minty like clove perhaps?, the light brown sugar and cherry essence of the bourbon cask comes through nicely on the backside with a gentle nosing and after it sits for a moment, carries a wispy light perfumy floral note (carnations, rose, etc,) on the end of those bourbon qualities, not an overly complicated nose but pleasant enough. Taste: sweet honey and crisp orchard fruits, bourbon makes it’s presence known but in a complimentary way and not dominating, barrel spices, nice light ashy finish, medium in length. Not bad considering this is a budget friendly contribution from Trader Joe’s.

Light

Sweet, uncomplicated, carmel taste, a bit thicker than I expected

Sharp start, sweetins on the finish