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.

McKenna Beddingfield

McK

Very fruity aroma. Is today a trick too? I don't know how to make these guesses. I lost my trust in the system. This is delightfully spicy and warm. It's so light and airy.

McKenna Beddingfield

McK

It's a scotch?! What?! I hate scotch and love this!

Kelsey Harkins

Team Harkins

That's exactly the reaction at our house too!

Erin Kraftchick

Mrs Hef

I'm telling you, scotch has wormed it's way into my life. Like that annoying guy that won't take no for an answer and finally gets a first date....

Colleen Beyer

None

Same McK!!!

Morgan Guyer

Morgan G

Exactly my reaction McKenna!!

Erin Kraftchick

Mrs Hef

I think Cory poured the wrong thing in my bottle because I would swear this is a Cab or at least a red blend.

Erin Kraftchick

Mrs Hef

Am I the only that doesn't have Merlot as an option?!

Christopher Reeves

BAND-AID

If they order a merlot I'm leaving

McKenna Beddingfield

McK

Smoky, with a hint of pipe smell and tobacco cabinet flavor. This has to be a rye. I taste no sweetness but do smell a honey with a corn after taste. I'm not a big fan but my husband says it's tasty.

Hallie Knuffman

Pretty straightforward. Spices came through nicely. And easy to enjoy knowing I don’t have to wake up so early tomorrow morning to get the kids off to school! ❄️🥶

Jackie Connor

JC

I’m getting dirt and alcohol. My high school mascot was a golden sandstorm and one of our little cheers was “the dirt that hurts”. Seems appropriate here. 🌪️. Cheers!

Colleen Beyer

None

Something different about this one…guessing something I don’t have a lot of experience with for that reason. I like it though…not sure I’d seek it out but wouldn’t turn it down if offered to me…free of charge 😬

Colleen Beyer

None

No bueno

Erin Kraftchick

Mrs Hef

Ewww, didn't like. Would rather drink scotch. And missed yesterday so had the unfortunate luck of doing days 6 7.... Iykyk

Derek Glunz

Quotes

Erin, you are crushing it! 5th place!!

Erin Kraftchick

Mrs Hef

Thanks Derek! I don't know how I'm up there , because my proofs are way off this year lol. Not sure if that's a good sign for my palette but seems like I'll be guessing 80 proof on everything in 2026! 😂

Erin Kraftchick

Mrs Hef

Scotch. Blah. Yuck. Does not pair well with tater tots.

Kim Cleary

Kimmy C

Great tasting. Easy to drink. I’ll add this to my bar! Smells like vanilla and cinnamon. Tastes like caramel popcorn. Yummy! A perfect after church drink. ⛪️🌲🥃

Hallie Knuffman

Sorry, folks—I try, year after year, but just can’t get used to this stuff. I’ll keep trying, but feel this may go the way of cauliflower and celery for me. 😆

Hallie Knuffman

BTW, by stuff,” I mean scotch.

Jackie Connor

JC

Ugh - I don't know what this is!! Getting some floral, but I don't know. Also something about it I don't love - ?? What even. Pairing with some Christmas music to add more joy : )

McKenna Beddingfield

McK

Leaves a good chew on the tongue. Peaty. Maple and spices. This could be a trick though and end up being Japanese.

Jackie Connor

JC

🎄🎄❤️

Kim Cleary

Kimmy C

This tastes like buns. I hate it. Gross.

Kim Cleary

Kimmy C

Kelsey Harkins

Team Harkins

Not a winner at our house. Loved the aroma on the front but too burny/dry in the mouth on the finish for my liking.

McKenna Beddingfield

McK

Smell of citrus, vanilla and honey with a smidge of hay but boy does it burn going down. I had to add a splash of water and an ice cube. Gives a good throat burn 🔥 that lasts a bit. Oh boy the spice! I'd look for this if I was outside, in the cold, freezing rain and needed a burst of warmth out on the prairie. Or underneath the neck of a St. Bernard.

Jackie Connor

JC

Burst of warmth out on the prairie. Amazing. 🤩

Jackie Connor

JC

I taste caramel and burning! : ) I thought it deserved to sit by the tiger curtains. This one is interesting. TGIF!

Erin Kraftchick

Mrs Hef

Fire flames! This is good! I smelled this while reading the chip bag and tricked my brain into smelling cinnamon, coconut and sugar... Or are those the notes .. we'll never know.

Jackie Connor

JC

💅🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Hallie Knuffman

Super hot—but not in a good way! 😉 Even with water added, it was tough to find the flavors through the heat. My tongue is still tingling—but not in a good way! 😆