Notes

'Twas the night of the sixth tasting, still in shock from hearing everyone's "hard pass", I realize I sit here looking like a bit of an ass. However this new whiskey is sweet on the nose, with a bit of fruit in the air. Yet spice crept in, with a bold little flair. I sipped and I swirled, detecting some wheat, A hint of confusion, yet oddly complete. "Is this one a rye?" I pondered anew, Recalling the mix-up from yesterday's brew. A touch of young heat, though not harsh or brash, It danced on the palate, not leaving a clash. With flavors that lingered, both mild and spry, I toasted the moment—a fine whiskey to try.

This had an absolutely lovely nose of rubbing alcohol with a taste reminiscent of kerosine in my throat. what’s with the high octane choices this year? Very sweet hit when it first hit the tongue though so I maybe see some appeal. It screamed out for some bitters and so I made it into an old fashioned and enjoyed my evening.

This one has me stumped.

This one punched me in the gut like a Jackie Chan Roundhouse kick on the first sip. Luckily, our family fire extinguisher fit directly into my esophagus to extinguish the fire there. I'll be fine by tomorrow.

Love this!

Booooo go back to bourbon! Lol. Glad to try to expand my horizons though.

Nicely balanced sherry bomb whiskey.

The spice. The spice must flow. For 10,000 years the imperium has stood based entirely on the control of the flow of spice. And now, this gift of Shai-Hulud is in my glass, in my mouth. Bring your thumpers for A worm rider am I. I give the gift of water: the water of life has tamed the very gift of the great worm! alas I have wasted what could turn Aarakis, this Dune to a paradise on weakening the spice. And the spice must flow. BLESS THE MAKER AND HIS WATER, BLESS THE GOING AND COMING OF HIM. I like this one a lot

This baby is hot. Water helps it some, but my taste buds haven't recovered from the initial singe. Is that cinnamon or spice or just heat?

SO hot--but not in the Nate kind of way--hahaha! ;-) Adding water made a 100% difference, but still had some trouble finding flavors.

Heartburn in a glass...in all honesty, I cant even provide nose or tasting notes without reaching for TUMS.

Spicy and hot, but not in a good way. Some licorice and a little honey

Yum! Cinnamon

Coming in hot! Wow this is spicy. Is it a rye or high proof or both? Smells like a cherry, tastes like a fireball. I need some milk and a Pepcid.

Winey cinnamon. Let's see.Leather. Toast. Old musty closet. Raisin. Like the scents! Oh hell that first sip was fire and cinnamon! Good gracious. Holy wow lol. Do not care for it much but let's see what a touch of water does. Ok a bit better but not doing it for me. Gotta say I'm shocked at the difference in nose and palate. Right on - day 5 reminding me why I love the whiskey advent!

Vanilla on the nose, napalm on the palate. Spiritually this embodies my senior prom date. I don't want to talk about it.

Good flavor, but HOT!

not going to lie, this one had me discombobulated. Like it , but having trouble pinning down if it was a bourbon or rye.

coming in hot!

The more I drank this, the less I liked it. Not a good sign.

Hot alcohol on the nose. Cinnamon toffee vanilla and light oak all I get at first. Came back to it and now picking up nuttiness like peanut butter. Whiskey is weird .

Is this another bottled in bond? I’m so confused

'Twas the night of the fifth tasting, and all through the air, A sweet woody scent lingered, beyond all compare. Better than the diaper of the baby sitting on my lap. Yes, this scent was earthy like my Christmas tree dripping with sap. The first sip was a shock, with more power than planned, Bolder than expected, yet you can call me a fan. Could it be rye? I’m not sure, I confess, After five years of tastings, I should know this, I guess. But no matter the name, no matter the grain, This whiskey’s a winner, it would put many others to shame. A powerful pour, and my favorite so far A sip that’s so smooth, I can't wait to add it to my bar.

Not good.