I’m on a bachelor party in Key West with my neighbor. Decided to try and find something at the local Winn Dixie. I found Stranahans on clearance for $28 after tax I’m out the door for $30. Normally this is a $55 before tax bottle at home for me, so score, yay!! Now I’ve had this once before but was a virgin to whiskey so I don’t remember it much except it “tasted like whiskey”. So now with my experienced palette I’m here to give my discerning opinion. Here we go..... Opening the bottle and Whoa?!?! What is that smell? Oh right, this is a single malt, not bourbon, not rye. It’s surprising if you’re expecting bourbon or rye (like I was). Not bad once you realize it’s malt only but certainly a unique scent. Taste is certainly more in line with a scotch. A very nice scotch but very malty. Sweet but not overly sweet. Wow, am I drinking a scotch? Almost zero burn to this single malt whiskey and it goes down nicely. I’m impressed. To say i was surprised would be an understatement. In my head I was expecting a bourbon so initially it was shock. Once I put it together and realized I was drinking a single malt I respect what they’ve done. This is a beautiful drink that is easily attainable and somewhat affordable. In my case it was the perfect price. If you like a non-peated, richly flavored scotch I highly suggest you give this a try. I’m glad I found this to try once again. 12/3/20