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.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

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

Derek Glunz

Quotes

Smooth with some heat and a hint of licorice

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

🥶 Ice helps a lot with this one.

Zach Bennett

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

Sam Kube

Scooby

'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!

Derek Glunz

Quotes

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

Kevin Guyer

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.

Zach Bennett

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

Sam Kube

Scooby

'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.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

This one hits all the right notes.

Derek Glunz

Quotes

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

Zach Bennett

Very interesting one here.

Sam Kube

Scooby

'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.

Dan Sembler

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

Zach Bennett

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

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

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

Derek Glunz

Quotes

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!!

Kevin Guyer

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.

Johan Martinez

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

Scott Beckett

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

Zach Bennett

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.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

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

Derek Glunz

Quotes

Save the best for last! Spicy like a rye with some good heat. Thanks Cory for an incredible advent calendar!!

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Well this one has quite the punch, doesn't it? I like it a lot. Tons of tropical fruit, vanilla and a ton of heat. If it were dialed down just a touch, it'd be almost perfect.

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