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

Dan Sembler
Dan Sembler
Has to be a scotch. Smokey scotch. Laphroig?
Zach Lose
Zach Lose
This has to be a scotch. And Iโ€™m noticing that while I typically prefer bourbons over most other types, the nose on the scotchโ€™s is incredible compared to the others.
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Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
Nikka! I'd know this one in a lineup!
Zach Lose
Zach Lose
Dan and I think itโ€™s a bourbon.
Zach Lose
Zach Lose
Scotch scotch scotch, here it goes down. Down into my belly.
Zach Lose
Zach Lose
Day 5 made me feel alive!
Chris Rux
Chris Rux
ok
Chris Rux
Chris Rux
good bite
Dan Sembler
Dan Sembler
Little nose. Tase is sweet, with some menthol? Different than anything weโ€™ve had yet
Dan Sembler
Dan Sembler
Smells very sweet, floral. Very light in color. More sweet on the taste, but nothing discernible. Easy drinker. Has to be a scotch, right?
Dan Sembler
Dan Sembler
Fine. Nothing super distinctive tonight. feels like it must be relatively young, for being this hot while being low proof.
Dan Sembler
Dan Sembler
Smells of apples, peat. Has to be a scotch or some Japanese variant. Smooth. Surprised this is high proof.
Ronnie Eubanks
Ronnie Eubanks
Definitely high proof, enjoyed slow sips without ice. Taste profile is different than what I normally drink. Really good though.... this is way off but I taste something similar to lemongrass (I know, that's not it but closest I can think of, just more crisp and that's not normally a description I'd use for whiskey). I'd have to say this is a high proof rye. If this one is across the pond, I'd have to go with Lowland area.
Zach Lose
Zach Lose
If this isnโ€™t a Rye then Iโ€™m moving to Tibet!
Dan Sembler
Dan Sembler
Color - Dark. High proof, or long in barrell? Nose - vanilla, ethonol (likely due to proof). Taste Caramel and cherries, definitely a strong pour. This tastes really familiar - maybe four roses SB or barrel strength?
Zach Bennett
Zach Bennett
Strong but delicious. Opened up nicely with a cube of ice.
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Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
Big fan. Hits hard but with a fruity flair...like Mike Tyson. Also, here's a pic of the Ekklesia whiskey Advent crew.
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Derek Glunz
Quotes
*Guest Review* First impressions of this finishing bottle has a high octane nose and a bold straight forward start zing on the tongue. A decent amount of spice in the middle starts to level it out and finishes with a deep dark black cherry note. Second taste, with a few drops of water, unlocks the vanilla hiding behind the high proof to make this tasting more palatable to a slightly above average bottle from a slow start.
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Sam Kube
Scooby
'Twas the afternoon of the twenty-fourth tasting, as I prepare for the big day. I feel that there are a few things I simply must say. First, to our host JK, thank you for all that you've done. All of us have found a friend that truly is #1. To all of my fellow tasters, I want to thank you too. For I would not get to enjoy this each year without you. To the the whisky this year, you really were great. There were even a few scotches that I didn't totally hate. Now for today's whiskey, let me just say "Oh My". This tastes like a spectacularly delicious rye. Or perhaps I am wrong, I do fear. Anyway here's Sam signing off and wishing everyone a fantastic New Year.
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Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
Liking this. Want more on th finish and a bit more bite. Santa and Erin seem to like it though.
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Derek Glunz
Quotes
Spice, licorice, tasty bourbon
Zach Bennett
Zach Bennett
Incredible. This tastes amazing. I could drink this all day.
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Kevin Guyer
Kevin Guyer
Clearly a scotch, I like this one. Hot and mildly peatey. A sentence I never thought I'd type with my thumbs...
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Derek Glunz
Quotes
Beautiful colorโ€ฆ thinking scotch. Or is this another Japanese that is Iโ€™ll surely miss. Love the advent calendar!!