Note - I'm doing the Really Good Whisky Company Advent Calendar. I've also decided to pour these whiskeys "blind" (or at least as blind as I can), then providing nose, palate, and finish notes. I'll then look at the label, proof, cask type, etc. before writing my other notes. I'll be providing some guesses around things like proof and cask type and then seeing how much I missed the mark. Slàinte Mhath! Nose: Pleasant. Banana, toasted grains, honey. Sugar cookies with vanilla. A little bit of warm nutmeg and anise - apple pie filling. We're in low proof territory - 43% or below. Oak character isn't jumping out in any big way. Having a hard time pinning down where this is from or age. No new make funk, but there's not a ton of oak, either. Palate: Very friendly. Vanilla, banana, whipped cream. Brown sugar. Slight tannin coming through. Still no new-make funk. Can't tell if I'm getting grain whisky in this - maybe a little? No clue on casks, either. Ex-bourbon and something else? Maybe a little re-char action? This is like a strange combo between Sexton and Jamo Black Barrel. Subtlety and sweetness are the name of the game here, with little pops of flowers and black pepper. Well integrated either way, not really standing out on any particular section of the palate. I do wish is had some more richness and depth. Medium-light mouthfeel. Finish: Slightly metallic sugary vanilla. Nilla wafers and cream. Quickly adds in some dusty corn character and then slowly fades off. Straightforward. Medium length. Other notes: Region was confusing for good reason - apparently this is a Canadian/bourbon blend, which explains a lot, though I can't find any more details than that. No age statement, so no clue there, either. 40% abv (off a bit). If this contains bourbon, then there is some new charred oak in the mix, no clue on what else would be involved here. I really wish I could find more details about this one. It's not my style, but I could see this being an easy recommendation to your Jack or Crown drinker. Incredibly easy to drink and doesn't challenge you or wrestle your attention. No real flaws, mind. And sometimes there's nothing wrong with that. Cheers!
About this bottle
This expression is a blend of the brand's own whiskey as well as whiskey sourced from other distilleries made in different styles, hence why it doesn't adhere to the traditional labeling standards of bourbon or rye. It is bottled at 80 proof.
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(Good Spirits Co. Glasgow – Virtual American Whiskey Tasting, 26 February 2021) Nose: Apple, honey, brown sugar, sweet Palate: ‘Hot’, vanilla, black pepper, wood, nutty Finish: Slightly metallic. Sugary, oak, dusty, light char. Slightly sour aftertaste. Despite being slightly hot, it’s an easy dram to drink. The overarching flavour is nutty, woody and vanilla, although there is a little fruit in the background. Came last out of the six whiskeys, with 0% of the final vote for favourite of the night. 55% of those present said they enjoyed the whiskey.
I don’t know what’s going on here. It noses and tastes like whiskey and tequila mixed together. It’s not working for me. It tastes like a mistake. Maybe I’ll check after the bottle breathes a little more.
Full, sweet bourbon that’s is easy to sip. When it becomes warmer/poured in a heated glass, the fruit and toasted oats come out to play.
Corn on the nose, not a super surprising or distinctive drink with a fairly light mouthfeel and a little lingering burn on the finish.
Not bad. Tastes kinda basic. I could drink this over ice allllll day on a dock and not care if I ever caught a fish.
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