Small Talk Whisky

I'm writing these notes the day following tasting this, however I made some mental notes during and next time I have a taste of it, I will add to it. Very light in color, especially next to the other 2 British Columbia single malts I had in the same session. However, I know color does not necessarily mean flavor, so I'm not letting it set my expectations. Nose: Light and slightly floral. Some citrus, makes me think of lemon pledge Palate: Light and crisp. Thin. Not very complex, but there is a nuttiness in this that makes me think of peanuts. Finish: Short and not much to it. I think this is the weakest aspect of this whisky. I think possibly the youthfulness of this results in a less than complex whisky and I have a feeling that some more aging would definitely improve it. I understand the need to get the product out however. I'm not sure of the reasons for the name Small Talk, but I think it may be suiting in that this would be a reasonable choice of whisky to have while making small talk with someone as you wouldn't have to think about what you're drinking very much. This would also be a reasonable choice on one of those nights where you're just not sure what to have.

Nice, but not as full bodied as I was hoping. Very little finish. Notes of vanilla and caramel. Lots of promise, so hopefully the next batch will be better.

Taste of June 28, 2022 in Victoria Canada while on my Alaskan cruise.