Notes

Here you can view all the lovely things people had to say about the featured whiskeys and also view pictures that they have submitted.

Riley Todd

R2-T2

This is right up my alley.

Dan Flecker

Dan “Alex’s Friend” Flecker

Soft and smooth. Guessing some low proof based off of how nasty I initially think the higher proof drinks taste. A nice finisher to the month. End on a good note. I can imagine that this is more of a disappointment to the majority of the folks, but honestly, all I’m worried about is if it pairs well with coffee or Dr. Pepper. And it does, and I will. K thanks.

Dan Flecker

Dan “Alex’s Friend” Flecker

So it’s late, but I like this one. Kinda bummed I didn’t get to test this one when I was in the whiskey zone. Now a week removed and I might have lost it all. Most of my Christmas travels did include me debating on if whatever I was drinking would go well with coffee and Dr. Pepper. So at least I didn’t forget everything I’ve learned over this past month. But day 23 didn’t disappoint. Thanks for whatever this is.

Colby Westbrook

Colbz

I don’t know what to make of this. It was not bad. It was not great. It was not strong. It was not weak. I feel like I’m describing bumblebee from transformers? Just a solid, whatever pour. Did I get hydrated from this somehow?

Kim Cleary

Kimmy C

Kim Cleary

Kimmy C

Matt Eagle

Precious

What even is this?? This is the most unique tasting of this calendar. I’m at a complete loss but it’s quite good.

Matt Eagle

Precious

Not an easy sipper. Very peppery and solid heat. Just ok for me, overall.

Nate Knuffman

Scotch to close it out, and it was enjoyable. Thanks for another fun calendar this year. It was a blast!

Hallie Knuffman

I got chocolate in this, which was a pleasant surprise. Very glad to be finishing another enjoyable Whiskey Advent. Merry Christmas to all!

McKenna Beddingfield

McK

Merry Christmas to me! This one was delicious! At this point, I just want to say how sad I am that this advent is coming to a close! I have loved trying all the whiskeys - it's made me realize some of my favorites aren't my favorites anymore and I might actually like a scotch or a rye here and there. Santa comes tonight and this whiskey is ending the night with a bang! Lovely notes, lovely flavors. YUMM.

Alexander Mckee

Alex Mc(whis)kee

Ice creaks and breaks way before our ship. We’ve been traveling north for 3 weeks now, the ice grew thick the 2nd week. Winter continues to expand her frigid touch across more and more land. 30 years since the last Christmas, cold and ice has devoured our world ever since. But we haven’t given up yet, not on him. This ship carries the Elixir, our chance to find the Old Man and fix whatever broke him. We finally reach the North Pole, now but a ruin of its former glory. Carefully we make our way over sheets of ice to the coziest of cabins, and walk inside. There to our horror, the Old Man in a rocking chair…or what was left of him. Gaunt and decaying, still wearing his red and white, Santa Claus’s earthly vessel sat lifeless. A letter in his hand, reads simply ‘Winter Has Won, I am sorry. Ho Ho No more.’ In a frantic move, our captain uncorks the elixir and pours some in the dead man’s mouth. Nothing. We weep, tears freezing to our faces. It is over then. The elixir can’t bring back the dead. It is distilled holiday cheer, concentrated joy from the little children clinging onto the legend of Saint Nick. Through my tears I think of my nephew, so new to this world, who will never experience Christmas. I dry my eyes, grit my teeth and with a determination I knew not I had, I grab the elixir from my captain. The world spins as it travels to my belly, my belly that is swelling. My eyes begin to blur, I need glasses! My face itches, a beard sprouts from my chin. The body in the chair melts away as I feel the spirit of Saint Nicholas warm me. Suddenly a list, billions long races through my brain. I look down at my hand: the bottle remains full. A Magic elixir didn’t save Christmas, it was the joy I wished to see on my nephew’s face.

Michael McKee

Mike "Alex's Brother" McKee

Light, fruity...easy sipper! Nice work picking this one....not my favorite, I like a little more power but still good! Cheers, this has been super fun y'all!

Josh Mitchell

Full Body

No idea.

Colleen Beyer

None

Really enjoyed this one…smooth. Is it Irish? Scotch? Probably a blasted rye but I don’t think so….

Colleen Beyer

None

More burn than flavor but like able

Colleen Beyer

None

Needed water to make it go down

Scott Beckett

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🪣

Ending on a scotch?!?! Definitely not bourbon or rye. Tastes like a pretty straightforward single malt. Tasty if not super complex. Tastes like a good proof for a scotch. A very pleasant farewell to the 2025 calendar.

Kevin Guyer

Outstanding. This has been a blast, we'll be back next year!

Scott Maclean

Smooth. Peaty, a bit - tastes like a smooth Scotch, but I don’t remember the Indian whiskey showing up yet so going with that. Might have to pick up a bottle of whatever this is.

Scott Maclean

Ooh - I love Glenmorangie. I do need to get a bottle of this. Lovely dram.

Greg Baur

Seems pretty light fruit forward Scotch. Caramel apple on nose and oaky candy and dried fruit on palate. Sad it’s the last night and my rankings dropped so much this year. So I am gonna take a year off from work and devote all my days to drinking the worlds whiskeys to prepare for next year. Who’s with me!? Thanks Cory amazing as always!

Christopher Reeves

BAND-AID

Everybody's picking Indian, right? Right?! Ok caramel and sweet nose and light on color. Truffle? Dank basement. Cleats after a rainy soccer practice. Grass. Jingle all the way!

Zach Bennett

Another amazing calendar. This might’ve been my favorite one yet. Thanks for doing this tweet again JK. Can’t wait for next year.

Jackie Connor

JC

I enjoyed this one tonight. Getting some good fruit on this one. I had a lot of fun learning about whiskey and playing whiskey advent. What a fun way to get friends together during advent season. Thank you to Mr and Mrs Hef and all the contributors. I loved the write ups and the videos and all the great content. Also I loved reading all the tasting comments and you guys are super impressive about knowing all the nuances in these drinks. I’ve also learned that if my throat is burning I should guess 125 proof! I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas. God loves you! Thanks for all the fun. 🎄❤️🥃⭐️