Notes

Is this another bottled in bond? I’m so confused

'Twas the night of the fifth tasting, and all through the air, A sweet woody scent lingered, beyond all compare. Better than the diaper of the baby sitting on my lap. Yes, this scent was earthy like my Christmas tree dripping with sap. The first sip was a shock, with more power than planned, Bolder than expected, yet you can call me a fan. Could it be rye? I’m not sure, I confess, After five years of tastings, I should know this, I guess. But no matter the name, no matter the grain, This whiskey’s a winner, it would put many others to shame. A powerful pour, and my favorite so far A sip that’s so smooth, I can't wait to add it to my bar.

Everything is good up until the finish. There's something strange there. Not mad about it, but not sure I'm loving it either.

Smooth with some heat and a hint of licorice

🥶 Ice helps a lot with this one.

This one is strong…I think. Still got a fruity finish and I’d overall enjoyable

'Twas the night of the fourth tasting, the glass in my hand, I sniffed at the whiskey, smelling rich and so grand. The first whiff was sweet, with a maple delight, And perhaps cinnamon apples that will dance through the night. Excitement was building as I took the first sip, It hit a bit stronger, as it passed through my lips. A smooth woody flavor, so bold and so deep, Like a fine Tennessee, it was best enjoyed neat. With each little taste, my thoughts did unfold, This whiskey's a treasure, that will never get old!

Silky smooth, not a bourbon but has some characteristics of it. I am thinking scotch in a bourbon barrel. I like it a lot

Tasting quotes included: 'Even I like it, and I'm not a scotch girl' and 'Lacks that boggy hatred that fate shackles to most scotch'. Overall we both like this one. I'd absolutely buy it and hope it is not something embarrassing like Cutty Sark.

For the first scotch this is a winner. I enjoyed this one

'Twas the night of the third tasting, I'll give this one a try, The nose is so silent, no familiar scents do I come by. The first taste was harsh, with a burn so strong. I thought, "I am going to need ice to help this process along." This is not very smooth and is not bringing me cheer, This is one of those Scotches that Jonathan mentioned, I fear. Will I give this selection a good grade? Well, it's hard to say. It's highly unlikely, I just don't see a way. So I'll sit with this pour, and think for a while, This whiskey really is not my style.

This one hits all the right notes.

Nose of cherries and molasses. Definitely a bourbon, probably barrel strength. The more I sip it, the better it gets.

Very interesting one here.

'Twas the night of the second tasting, and all through the room, I took a deep whiff, but the scent had no boom. A faint hint of maple, some vanilla so sweet, But I craved something stronger, a more vivid treat. On first sip, caramel, so smooth and so mild, The flavor’s subdued, not intense or wild. I don’t love it, I don’t hate it, it’s somewhere between, It’s missing the punch that I hoped to glean. Is it a bourbon? I can’t say with ease, But as a warm-up, it’s gentle, it frees. A quiet beginning, not bold or bizarre, A simple start before the night goes far.

So good to be back. And so good to finally see Rye get some recognition in last year's calendar

This is great. Love the vanilla notes on this one as well. Can’t wait for another great year

So many things to like about this one, but mostly is that the advent calendar is back!

Wow! This packs a punch. It took me a few sips to get past the heat and start enjoying it. Vanilla, caramel and heat. Really strong start. Love the advent calendar!!

Comments thrown out: 'It's like a bourbon mullet, caramelley up front, gas fire in the back.'. and: 'The flavor, while wonderful, is fleeting, like Fruit Stripe gum' Smell became more vanilla extract as we progressed. Overall freaking delicious.

Is this another cocktail to end the calendar? Tasting everything here Not a fan

Oh man. Brown sugar. Caramel. Maybe some like spiced orange. That's delightful. A fitting send-off to another great Whiskey Advent.

Thank you so much to JK for putting this on and thanks to everyone else who contributed. This whole thing is incredible. What a year. Already excited for the next.

Wow. This one holds back on the sweetness until the end. Kind of like me.