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

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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.
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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!
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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!!
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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.
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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
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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
Hallie Knuffman
Pretty straightforward. Spices came through nicely. And easy to enjoy knowing I donโ€™t have to wake up so early tomorrow morning to get the kids off to school! โ„๏ธ๐Ÿฅถ
Jackie Connor
JC
Iโ€™m getting dirt and alcohol. My high school mascot was a golden sandstorm and one of our little cheers was โ€œthe dirt that hurtsโ€. Seems appropriate here. ๐ŸŒช๏ธ. Cheers!
Colleen Beyer
None
Something different about this oneโ€ฆguessing something I donโ€™t have a lot of experience with for that reason. I like it thoughโ€ฆnot sure Iโ€™d seek it out but wouldnโ€™t turn it down if offered to meโ€ฆfree of charge ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
Colleen Beyer
None
No bueno
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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
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Derek Glunz
Quotes
Erin, you are crushing it! 5th place!!
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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! ๐Ÿ˜‚
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Erin Kraftchick
Mrs Hef
Scotch. Blah. Yuck. Does not pair well with tater tots.
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Kim Cleary
Kimmy C
Great tasting. Easy to drink. Iโ€™ll add this to my bar! Smells like vanilla and cinnamon. Tastes like caramel popcorn. Yummy! A perfect after church drink. โ›ช๏ธ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿฅƒ
Hallie Knuffman
Hallie Knuffman
Sorry, folksโ€”I try, year after year, but just canโ€™t get used to this stuff. Iโ€™ll keep trying, but feel this may go the way of cauliflower and celery for me. ๐Ÿ˜†
Hallie Knuffman
Hallie Knuffman
BTW, by stuff,โ€ 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 : )
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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
๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„โค๏ธ
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Kim Cleary
Kimmy C
This tastes like buns. I hate it. Gross.
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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.
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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 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 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. ๐Ÿคฉ
Jackie Connor
JC
I taste caramel and burning! : ) I thought it deserved to sit by the tiger curtains. This one is interesting. TGIF!
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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
๐Ÿ’…๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
Hallie Knuffman
Hallie Knuffman
Super hotโ€”but not in a good way! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Even with water added, it was tough to find the flavors through the heat. My tongue is still tinglingโ€”but not in a good way! ๐Ÿ˜†
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Erin Kraftchick
Mrs Hef
Oh no, I'm very confused. And I like this one.
Kelsey Harkins
Team Harkins
Confused for sure. Huge nose full of honey and pineapple in the bottle but changed after it aired out IMO. This was a fun one to try to suss out.
Jackie Connor
JC
Smells fruity, I like it. I shall keep drinking it. Whiskey + Hallmark today.! : )
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McKenna Beddingfield
McK
What a relaxing setup!
Hallie Knuffman
Hallie Knuffman
No strong reaction or thoughts on this one. Iโ€™d drink it with a meal, but prob not enough that Iโ€™d sip it on its own.
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McKenna Beddingfield
McK
Caramel smooth, hints of vanilla. Easy drinking. Slow but light burn. Sign of peat. A good drink while sitting in my book dragon library...๐Ÿ“š
Jackie Connor
JC
๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ‰
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Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
Book dragons are hoarders!