Moody79
Chattanooga Whiskey Barrel Finishing Series: Islay Scotch Cask Finish
Other Whiskey — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed
August 7, 2022 (edited September 16, 2022)
I don’t really get it , I was excited to get this bottle and a big fan of Chattanooga but this is so over powered with smoke taste and char , it taste like whiskey that was left in front of a campfire all night with the smoke going directly into the glass then mixing a charred burnt wood in it .
I’ve tried numerous attempts to revisit this and just can’t get past it , is this what scotch typically taste like ? If so it’s trash 🗑. Maybe I’ll try it in a cocktail .
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@jholleran96 Thanks for the advice.
That's the Islay part. Typically Islay scotch is smokey and has those flavors. You do have to have an acquired taste for it but if you do this whiskey is amazing. It's the best example of bringing bourbon and Islay scotch together. If you are looking for a scotch to try first I'd go with monkey shoulder. My opinion is that it's the best starter scotch without breaking the bank.