Notes

Here you can view all the lovely things people had to say about the featured whiskeys and also view pictures that they have submitted.

Dan Sembler

High proof, but super enjoyable, finish lasts forever. Strong notes of cinnamon and vanilla, just enough aged oakto know it's there. Knowing what this one is from last year, not surprised that this was last year's winner.

Scott Beckett

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Tastes mature but not very complex. Not very sweet.

Johan Martinez

Haven't had whiskey in a few weeks waiting on this. Pallet is definitely off. Much nicer on ice

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Had this next to Four Roses and it's even better then I remember. A lot of fruit, some cinnamon, just super sweet.

Dan Sembler

Sweet, but with some cinnamon or spice on the back end. mild proof, but long finish. Guessing this is an older bourbon?

Scott Beckett

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Woody and not very complex. Really reaching for flavor notes.

Johan Martinez

Cinnamon, orange, sweet

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

That 🍒 taste is great, but the finish is a bit weak. Would love if it was more balanced, but a bit inconsistent.

Johan Martinez

Apple, cinnamon, citrus, not smooth in my opinion

Scott Beckett

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Light and creamy. Nose opened up more after tasting.

Dan Sembler

not much on the nose. Strong rye spice on palate? Mild, easy drinker so guessing low proof

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Something different about this one, but still sweet and familiar. Not as sweet as most bourbon, but can't put my finger on what it is.

Sam Kube

Kory Craftchick

White Lightning

Scott Beckett

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Irish or sweet scotch, or Japanese. Not much fruit or spice on the nose. Decent body and texture.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Apples, apples, apples. Do I like scotch now?

Dan Sembler

Light and refreshing. Just a hint of peat.

Johan Martinez

Hard to get scents but a hint of Apple/cinnamon (?) - light in color

Scott Beckett

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Sweet notes dominate, opened up a lot with water. Lightly plated scotch?

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Smells a lot different than it tastes. Up front, I'm thinking totally scotch. On the back I'm thinking, did Jesus just turn scotch into bourbon?

Johan Martinez

Not a good nose day for me. Very pleasant with ice

Scott Beckett

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Orchard fruits, caramel, a little smoke. Very round on the palate. Scotch or scotch style.

Johan Martinez

Apple cinnamon, bubble gum?

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

I'm going bananas for this. And by that I just mean it tastes like bananas. Fairly flat and not very complex. Chasing this with bourbon makes me see just how much sweeter bourbon is than whatever this is.

Scott Beckett

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The meta player in me says it’s probably not two Irish in a row, but if there’s any point to this I have to go with my nose and my palate. Seems smooth like a triple distilled, no sign of smoke, no sign of grain other than malt.