Notes
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John McDowell
Worm
Very nice. This may be mine. Taste like a bourbon mix with a heavy mixture of other grains. Not enough heat or sweet for me but still yummy.
John McDowell
Worm
Mostly scotchy flavor. Maybe cheaper scotch? I don't know. I like it but wouldn't be surprised if this is Irish whiskey- ie cheaper scotch flavor.
John McDowell
Worm
Nose, proof, and initial taste would put it at a 9,but the finish is just OK for me dog. I’m guessing a bourbon with a higher wheat content again. Seeng a lot of those this year, I hope this trend fades quickly.
John McDowell
Worm
Nose is caramel. Nice flavor and structure. Like a dessert scotch
John McDowell
Worm
Really enjoyed this, maybe not as much as some of the other scotches, but still really nice profile.
John McDowell
Worm
Love everything about this- nose, taste, heat, finish- just wish you t had a little more punch...I need more cowbell!
John McDowell
Worm
The nose was scotch, the first taste was bourbon, then it was either a rye or more wheat on the bourbon. Fan of the sweeter nose, not so much the finish off sheet or whatever it is I'm testing.
John McDowell
Worm
Love the sweetness on the nose. Very light overall, but that is a good thing and I really enjoyed drinking this. I'm guessing another speyside entry.
John McDowell
Worm
Faint on the nose, but tastes excellent. I could see this being used for sipping or quality cocktail drinks. He has a flavor profile that I think would be higher and wheat like some of our previous strengths in the calendar.
John McDowell
Worm
No. Just no. It's either coffee or stout or some other barrel aged process making this taste the way it does. The hard part is, is this still bourbon or is it ‘other’? Makes me long for some good old fireball to rinse this off my palate
John McDowell
Worm
Maybe my favorite nose so far, like flowers but sweeter. Loved this, too easy to drink though.
John McDowell
Worm
Takes like bourbon mixed with a bunch of rye, but maybe still bourbon. Tasty, just enough heat.
John McDowell
Worm
Nose is sweet, but something slightly funky there as well, I can't put my finger on it. Very enjoyable overall. Tasty whiskey, I'll be curious to see what other people describe in the flavor
John McDowell
Worm
Nose started good enough...but the wheels came off. Slightly higher proof, but tastes like a 'nice' whiskey someone gave you as a gift because the guy at the store said it was good, but you just end up using it with mixers.
John McDowell
Worm
Tastes like a highlands scotch. Maybe not the best one, but still tastes good. Really enjoyed this.
John McDowell
Worm
Nose is great, but there's almost no body to it...like Mike Wazowski.
John McDowell
Worm
Hi proof, serious burn. I know it's last year's winner so I know it's good, but I don't think it's as good as I remember last year. I wonder if there's more rye in the mash bill compared to last year’s bourbon. Excellent sipping whiskey.
Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
This one started out great. Getting baked apples and some citrus all the way through. But as I sipped it, it just felt like it was getting weaker.
Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
Straight down the middle but with a bit more smoke.
Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
Love that kick. Lots of cherries, almost soda like.
Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
Getting a lot of apple juice without the sugar. Kind of OK, but that's it.
Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
This is a harder scotch than the others. Kind of like the step dad of scotch. Your real dad is cool and loving and then your step dad comes around and tries to show you that love, but it just comes off more like an uncle who tries to get too close.
Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
Having a hard time placing this one in anything other than vanilla flavored rubbing alcohol. I don't hate it, but the first feel on the palate is more bite than is comfortable. The finish is really nice and getting some vanilla wafer vibes. It just disappears quick.
Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
Smells like alcohol, tastes like medicine. The finish goes quickly...and I'm kind of glad.