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.

Sam Kube
Kory Craftchick
Smell is lovely, very floral, hoping it tastes as good as good as it smells... Not quite but still very nice. I want to say it's a scotch but JK wouldn't throw this many at us this early. Is it a rye?

Scott Beckett
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Caramel and stewed fruit on the nose. Palate pretty simple up front but gets spicy on the back end. Feels proofy, but not crazy. I'm guessing something sherry cask finished. Safe money is Scotch, but something in me says Irish.

Scott Beckett
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I'm almost tempted to call Irish, but it's got a hint of peat on the back end. Green apple and honeyed pear on the nose. Bit of mint on the finish. Some spice and shortbread in between. Tastes like a stately single malt.
Johan Martinez
Johan Martinez
Wow. That smell is pure octane. Apple and spices to the taste.
This one has me competent stumped. Not Irish, not rye.
Johan Martinez
Johan Martinez
Charcoal taste. Smooth but not my cup of tea. Scotch like but color is throwing me off a bit. Going to trust my gut and assume this one has some artificial dyes in it.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
I cried when I drank this and I'm not sure if it was because it was so hot, so good, or I'm just emotional. Really liked it with a little water added to it.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
Holy smokes. Tastes like I put soggy saltines in the smoker.

Scott Beckett
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It's got some spice and herbal notes, but I'm not going to let myself talk myself into calling it a rye. Definitely high octane. Tough to rate because it seems quality but not my favorite flavor profile.
Dan Sembler
Dan Sembler
Really, really like this. Super sweet on the front, palate lingers with spicy cinnamon toast crunch. Super long finish. Can't wait to see what this is.
Johan Martinez
Johan Martinez
Butterscotch. Licorice at the nose. Low proof. Malt
Finish made my throat scratchy - not sure why
Taste like a scotch but Iโm probably wrong haha.

Scott Beckett
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Smells like a smokey boy. Surprisingly mild on the very front, but blossoms into a lovely peaty beauty. If this isn't Islay, I'll be shocked. You cheeky devils wouldn't do a 3rd Bruichladdich bottle in one year, would you?
Chad Wiley
Tasty juice!
Chad Wiley
I canโt recall having a Japanese or Irish whiskey. I jump to the assumption when something in the calendar tastes differentโฆ and I think this could be itโฆ.

Sam Kube
Kory Craftchick
The first Scott....Scotch I've ever liked
John Boggs
Total smoke show.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
I still prefer bourbon, but feel really sophisticated when I'm drinking Scotch.

Scott Beckett
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Smells like a malt, otherwise not a ton on the nose up front. Some peat on the palate for sure. Feels like a decent proof, but nothing crazy. Nice and balanced overall.
Johan Martinez
Johan Martinez
Disclaimer: I had a holiday party today so Iโm like 6 drinks in.
Floral to the nose. Bubble gum?
Spicy, on the higher proof for a whiskey.
This is definitely a sobriety test - doesnโt not taste
Like a bourbon or a scotch. So Iโm leaning towards other or rye or Irish.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
A little low proof for my taste, but the flavor is pretty good. ๐๐๐๐๐
Dan Sembler
Dan Sembler
After a long rest, I'm picking up peanut butter. Really? Surely I ate something weird. Finish lasts forever, which is pleasant, but not a ton distinctive from the nose or palate
John Boggs
I liked this one. Slow burn on the palate long after the sip. Little bit of cough syrup in there.

Scott Beckett
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Tastes like straight-ahead bourbon. Not getting much on the nose. Feels like a decent proof though. Gets sweeter and smoother the more I sip.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
I didn't love it, didn't hate it. Not sure I'd but this again, but if someone bought me a bottle, I'd still say thank you.
Johan Martinez
Johan Martinez
Scotch. If itโs not, then I am hella rusty this year. I can see this one being finished in maybe bourbon cask. Low proof