To come straight to the point, Bell's Original is cheap bottom shelf blended Scotch which should not be tried neat. The nose is barely present. Indistinctly sweet and floral notes are suppressed by biting, alcoholic burn. There are faint hints of smoke and bitter sweetness on the palate, but the industrial grain whisky dominates it all. It's pointless to speak of the finish. The rough and metallic aftertaste confirms that Bell's is solely useful as a mix and stir whisky (although there are much better options), or to refuel your car in case you have run out of petrol. RATING: 1.5/5.0 stars ≙ 50 pts → UNDRINKABLE NEAT