J.P. Wiser's 22 Year Cask Strength Port Cask Finish

COLOUR: Bright orange-brown. LEGS: Very tight clothesline; tiny beads appeared then coalesced; finally, big oily tears slowly moved down the glass; it looks like it will have a thick and oily mouthfeel. NOSE: Moderate-Powerful (3/5); sweet corn and spicy rye; caramel, vanilla, honey, & maple syrup; slight citrus at the back; fresh tropical & dried fruits; hints of licorice; slightly herbal and grassy; no alcohol punch that might be expected from the high ABV, but rather mature and mellow. WITH WATER (5 drops into 15mL): unleashes some dusty barn floor and intensifies the rye spice. Score 8/10 TASTE: Blindingly powerful and hot (5/5); very sweet caramel; mouth-coating, but dry; sweet corn & spicy rye; caramel; port wine & dark berries; pepper & cinnamon on the back of the tongue; drying oak; slight saltiness. WITH WATER: tames down the alcohol hit somewhat, and intensifies all the flavours; wonderful! Score 9.5/10 FINISH: Very long and very drying; gentle sweetness goes on and on. WITH WATER: same, still very drying. Score 8/10 OVERALL: A magnificent whisky! Delicious and wonderful in every way. Weighted score 8.9/10

Very intense. For my preference I add a bit of water and everything opens up with beautiful fruit, even a hint of a lit match, very vibrant and lively even with water. The finish is long and spicy. Excellent.

Eggnog and coconut nose, barbecue sauce and cinnamon spice on the palate with that signature rye spice, and a huge dark chocolate oily finish. Fantastic.

Tastes like Mellow Corn aged in port casks... which is a delicious twist. Very good

Sweet, bourbony, corny, casky. Mild and sweet but balanced.