It’s 2020. It’s December. Let’s shut this year down with a brand new whiskey (or whisky) every day. It’s my own personal whiskey advent calendar. +6! Dec. 18, 2020 I picked up this whiskey to round out my scotch section. I needed a lowlands scotch, was eyeballing anything with the number 18, and my whiskey lady gave this a high recommend. In retrospect, none of those are great reasons to take a flier on a $170 whisky, but here we are. Nose is sea water, taffy, faint apple. Body is creamy in feel, and I get cheddar cheese, fresh dough. Finish has an incredibly pleasant spicy finish. I get jalapeño, more cheddar, and some pepper. I just realized that the thesis statement of this drink is a grilled cheese. And I don’t hate it... I just don’t understand. I mix this with Octomore, and I got myself a damn philly steak. —— So that was day 1. Here is day 2: Nose didn’t change. Body is sweet now. The main flavor I get is red delicious apples. Also sugar, possibly some watermelon. Finish is black pepper, and there’s an amazing rolling buzz that hits your lips in waves. I really really like the feel of the finish. I’m getting a hint of peat here too now. —— I’ve never quite had a drink like this before. I feel like I keep saying that, but it’s true here too. I enjoy it, and it’s really interesting. Tonight I identify this drink as sweet with a spicy finish, but last night I was convinced this was savory. I don’t know how that happens, unless it’s a neck-pour thing. I’m having trouble now getting back to that profile I would’ve sworn by 24 hours ago. Regardless, I’m glad I took a flyer on this distillery that I have trouble pronouncing. I’m excited to see what the rest of this bottle could bring. Note: a splash of water opens up the sweet notes even more. ‘Tis the season. I’m day-to-day on my whiskey selection, so if you’re reading this and there’s something readily available out there you’d like me to enjoy/suffer through this holiday season, leave it in the comments. Merry whiskey to all, and to all a beer flight!