Notes
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Jim Brown
Jim Brown
Very interesting and complex flavors on this oneโฆ
Leather with a lot of sweetness. Loved it neat, really sad I added water. And then more sweetness on the end, almost like a cocktail without the cocktail.
Curtis Mulder
Curtis Mulder
I am 4 days behind, which means my tasting notes are likely to get more amusing as the evening rolls on. I think this is a scotch? Although possibly a Japanese? It's not bad. Not my jam. Fairly mild. I smell cilantro ... which I know ain't right.
Greg Baur
Greg Baur
Lots of butterscotch and toffee vanilla and dare I say pralines on the nose. Like walking into candy shop that they are making toasted marshmellows. Taste is quite nice especially after a few drops of water. Like eating a butterscotch candy that was stored in a leather pouch. Proof gonna be tough on this one as I think itโs a higher proof smooth drinker. Curious what makes it so sweet. Perhaps a rum barrel something. Comparing proof to EJ toasted barrel

Josh Light
Josh Light
No clue what type this could be, but its delicious. Extremely smooth with almost like prunes on the nose with a caramel heavy finish with smooth notes of honey to help it along.
Scott Maclean
Scott Maclean
Sweet and firey. Tasty, and opened up nicely with a splash of water.

Erin Kraftchick
Mrs Hef
This is so confusing. Not a scotch, too dark for Irish, not a rye, so maybe a unique bourbon?? Tasty though.

Erin Kraftchick
Mrs Hef
Disgusting. Smells like a Wings beach shop. Tastes like stale apples. Please don't be my selection.

Erin Kraftchick
Mrs Hef
It's aight.

Erin Kraftchick
Mrs Hef
Yum! Thanks for this selection.
Christopher Reeves
band-aid
Something distinct i can't quite place what is it. Definitely caramel, cinnamon. Some vanilla. Alcohol is there but not too forward. Actually got some smoke. Cake, baked bread. Sour aftertaste. Butterscotch. Pepper. Good but not terribly interesting?

Josh Light
Josh Light
Like the spiciness with a touch of sweetness and this one kind of grew on me after a few sip, but I just can't get past that finish. This one just isn't for me.

Allan Maule
PPP
This is going to win the calendar. Pure deliciousness.
Christian Sito
Christian Sito
Delicious. Sweet. All the notes. Good stuff.

James Hatfield
Hanky
This stuff is re-donk-u-lusss. Yum.

Stephen Smith
Brad
Holy moly chocolate bomb

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
I really like this one. The finish is unlike anything I've had. It almost tastes like a Christmas tree...without the risk of swallowing the needles.

John McDowell
Worm
Tastes likeโฆburning. Flavor profile is good, but unrefined. Seems on the cheaper sideโฆdespite the higher proof

Alexander Mckee
Alex Mc(whis)kee
I stare into this strangers face. โI know youโฆhave I met you before?โ โNoโ he says โwe have not met on this earth or the next. โHow can that be?โ I ask โyou are so familiar, but so foreignโ. โI am the ending of a story you have not yet written.โ he says โlook deeper, look inward, look AT MEโ and I realize I am staring into a mirror.
Nate Knuffman
Nate Knuffman
Interesting nose on this one - lots of pepper and touch of oak. Cinnamon in finish. Enjoying it but not a standout.

Derek Glunz
Quotes
Spicy and delicious bourbonโฆ nice sweetnessโฆ keeps getting better
Ben Freeman
Wildcard
Meh.

Josh Mitchell
Full Body
I'm realizing I just like bourbon anymore.

Sam Kube
Kory Craftchick
'Twas the night before Christmas, and in my glass clear, A whiskey that whispered of good holiday cheer. With a nose hinting maple, and honey, a touch, A warmth from the spirits, though not overly much.
On tasting it wheaty, a grainy delight, Yet on balance it stayed just an average bite. No twinkling stars, no fantastical tale, But comfort it brought in its simplicity scale
As I took a small sip, it was wheaty and neat, This average whiskey's flavor was discreet. By the fire we sat, in the soft candlelight, Toasting our glasses to a calm winter night
Christopher Reeves
band-aid
Wood. Burns my eyeballs. i get cherry pipe smoke. Smells like Mary Grace's house. Oily. Clean heat. Adding water brings out some dirty sock. Pretty flat with a pepper finish.