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

This one started out great. Getting baked apples and some citrus all the way through. But as I sipped it, it just felt like it was getting weaker.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Not getting a lot on the nose, but really liked the leathery taste mixed with some sweetness. Reminded me of an old dude in a velvet sweater smoking a pipe. You know he's got stories and was likely famous in his day, but when you're chatting with him, he's only interested in listening to your take on politics, relationships and commiserating about not getting those Taylor Swift tickets. "Damn Ticketmaster", he says with a smirk. You share a laugh and then you part ways knowing you'll never see each other again. Or will you...

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

I like coffee and whiskey, but not sure I love this and not sure I hate it. That said, I think you're doing it wrong if you're not mixing it with Irish cream.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

This is a good Scotch, a little thin, but not too much. Getting apples and other scotchy things. Not at all offensive to the palate.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Like it and tastes like a good budget bourbon. The smell is solid, the palate is pretty good too, but the finish almost tastes medicinal.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Smells like a unique hard cider. Getting a little more oak and leather on the palate. The finish really lingers. Loving this one.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Pretty good and I get that nice sting. Fades kind of fast, but otherwise good.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

A pretty good Scotch. Straight down the middle. Tastes like a partridge in a pear tree if the partridge flew away.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

Smells incredible. Like putting cherries in my wheaties. But when I taste it, it's just so so. Kind of thin. Maybe better if in a mixed drink.

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

This is A LOT hotter than I remember. Almost like this could be on an episode of "Hot Ones".

Ben Freeman

Wildcard

Orange and cherry on the nose. Smells really sweet, but does not taste like it smells at all. Kinda funky and oily finish.

Ben Freeman

Wildcard

Tons of flavor. Sweet peach on the nose. Hint of raisin. Lots of "burnination". Still feeling it.

Ben Freeman

Wildcard

Smelled it...thought it would be a bourbon. Tasted it...now I have trust issues. Really oily finish that just hangs on for dear life.

Ben Freeman

Wildcard

Diggin this one. Fruity/honey/wine nose. Honey Nut Cheerios and raisins taste. Tastes like a bourbon and Scotch mixed together. Going with "other" tonight.

Ben Freeman

Wildcard

Hands down favorite...it's not coffee flavored though...points off.

Ben Freeman

Wildcard

ehh, not bad. Nose is white grape juice...taste is just weird

Ben Freeman

Wildcard

Bussin...I think that's what they say. This and last night are two of my fav's so far. Not as sweet as last night, but more spice, even though it had a cherry nose to it.

Ben Freeman

Wildcard

Smells like a bourbon...looks like one...doesnt really taste like one though, kinda weak?...made a old fashioned with this one and it didnt come through. Tastes like Woodford to me.

Ben Freeman

Wildcard

Tastes like Scotch...but fruity. Glad we havent gotten into the ultra smoke/peat shops yet. I kinda dig the lighter fruity/floral sips. Super light in color and really fruity on the nose (peach/mango/banana). Jump of ethanol on the initial taste, but added a few drops of water and it calmed down. Still not a fan of Scotch, but this advent calendar has opened my eyes that Scotch has huge flavor swings. Good sipper, really good with the Bittermilk smoked honey.

Ben Freeman

Wildcard

Either really really oaky barrel proof bourbon, or Scotch. Going high proof Scotch. Nose is vanilla/crème brûlée/ oak. Have to make it past the ethanol to find the taste of raisins/vanilla custard.

Ben Freeman

Wildcard

Another winner. Tastes like a good wheated bourbon. The nose is really sweet with fruit/vanilla/caramel/black tea. The taste is a bit weak and doesn't quite taste like the smell. It definitely passes the old-fashioned test.

Ben Freeman

Wildcard

Holy heartburn. This one has some balls to it. Nose is sweet and juicy fruit. Port and Brandied cherries. Instant heartburn on taste. Hard to make it past the ethanol burn to get flavor. Taste like a port barrel or wine cask diesel fuel.