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.

Alexander Mckee

Alex Mc(whis)kee

"easy, EASY" I'm doing my best to gently lower Dr. Dweller down the cavernous ruin. My hands aren't used to the rough ropes, this isn't exactly what I had in mind for a work study. He hits the bottom, gives me an all clear. I make my way down, rappelling after him. He clicks on a flashlight, I do mine as well. "What is this place?" I ask "This is a temple of an ancient cult. They built a religion around the consumption of fire. Call it a family myth but apparently I have an ancestor associated with the cult. I've always been curious, and now I finally found it." He's completely forgotten me, monologuing to himself. I pick up our pack and follow along, intrigued but bothered. We explore several halls and caverns, many with paintings and reliefs showing a fiery figure. After stumbling around the ruins for hours, we break through a small opening, hastily buried by rocks. As we enter the revealed room, we both gasp. This sanctuary is huge, and well preserved. At the center of the room, some sort of forge with a crucible. We walk towards it. "This was the key to their ritual." Dr. Dweller says. He lifts the crucible in his hand, there is still liquid in it. It begins to glow red. "Will I pass the trial?" before I can stop him he drinks! He winces, writhes in pain, sweat dripping down his face. It passes, he collects himself, and offers it to me. I hesitantly taste it, just a whisper of a sip. I think of my father, I think of caramel, and a house in flames. I see how this cult worshiped fire; they found a way to drink it.

Derek Glunz

Quotes

Caramel, vanilla, oak, and layered rye spice. It’s robust and complex without sacrificing balance

Kelsey Harkins

Team Harkins

We're stumped. We're behind. We're taking wild stabs.

Morgan Guyer

Morgan G

Enjoying this one a lot, perfect timing as I try to erase the memory of buying a full case of malort for the holidays (jk we love malort in this household)

Jackie Connor

JC

🤣

Kevin Guyer

Bring. Me. Malort. ;)

Scott Beckett

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Ooh, big big cinnamon up front on the palate, reminiscent of the ECBP. Nose is pretty tight, mostly that old furniture varnish vibe. Getting some more apple and honey on the palate now. This is a lovely lovely dram. Proof’s gotta be well above a hundo. Best of the calendar so far and it isn’t close.

Kevin Guyer

Agreed, I love this one.

Hallie Knuffman

Good flavor. I get a little peanut brittle maybe. The finish is a little hot, but a nice pour overall.

Jackie Connor

JC

I’m getting notes of meh. Don’t love it or hate it. 🤔 je ne sais pas!

Kevin Guyer

'Notes of meh' is the name of my Weezer cover band.

Jackie Connor

JC

Hahaha

Nate Knuffman

Loved it! Nose is caramel and oak. Delicious peanut brittle flavor. Medium finish. I'd like to run this back.

Greg Baur

Wow got some proof. Nice nose of candy and cinnamon and light oak and leather. Palate is similar. I like the burn plus sweetness and the linger on the tongue.

Sam Kube

Scooby

Scotches everyday! My palate is feeling abused. After my first sniff of this one, I am very confused. At least the scotches are easy to guess For everything else I'm just giving it my best. My first taste, well it's got a bit of a punch Perhaps this is a rye, is my first hunch. But JK said of bourbons, there are the most. Lock in the guess and through this game, you will coast. But back to whiskey at hand, Sam-I-am. I will say it's a fine little dram. I don't love the smell, but it's really about the taste. This certainly is not a pour to waste.

Jackie Connor

JC

👍🏻🥃

Matt Eagle

Precious

A sweet bourbon with high heat. Liking this overall. Maybe a bit too much honey, but overall I’d be really happy to enjoy this on a night out.

Jackie Connor

JC

This video is was awesome

Matt Eagle

Precious

Thanks! Had fun making it.

Derek Glunz

Quotes

The video was incredible and the whiskey was better

Kevin Guyer

I think this is my favorite so far this season. I hope it's garbage whiskey and super cheap. If so I might just go full Randy Quaid this holiday season...

Jackie Connor

JC

These photos are just the best

Jonathan Cory Kraftchick

Hef

A family comedy without the family is perfect.

James Hatfield

Hanky

Warm and nice

Dan Flecker

Dan “Alex’s Friend” Flecker

Do I like this? Nah. And in case you’re wondering, it doesn’t pair well with Korean BBQ. Not that I thought it would, but outside of the look, this drink is nothing like yesterday’s Bourbon. It could also be the Ink Master Finale with a bunch of Japanese tattoos that’s making me lean this way. I’m still not convinced there is a Japanese Whiskey… The smell was not pleasant and the taste seems to be lacking. After a little breathing room, there was definitely a change in flavor, I wouldn’t say it made it better or worse. Not much of a burn on the back end, but I think the initial taste really makes me cringe. Oh well. This would be another absolutely perfect Hot Toddy Whiskey. Overall, not a fav, but most certainly a coffee and Dr. Pepper Whiskey

Christopher Reeves

BAND-AID

Alcohol! Wood chips. Hamster cage. Cedar. Cinnamon. Sharp and angular. Also a tiny bit of weird fruit, melon?

Josh Light

Man, this one is nice and spicy. getting notes of baking spice and cinnamon with an almost butterscotch finish. Really liked this one.

Colleen Beyer

None

Nope 👎🏻 Decent hug though … if you like hugs!

David Pearson

daveyd

Nice, light and easy drinking... and tasty with the right crackers and cheese...

Jim Brown

No idea what this is, but damn it is gooooood. So sweet and lovely, very rich flavor compared to what I expected. This is dessert in a glass, and I want more.

David Pearson

daveyd

There's that peaty flavor I'm not a giant fan of... so this must be a scotch... or a Japanese

Michael McKee

Mike "Alex's Brother" McKee

Really nice! Feels like a rye, a bit on the younger side. I'm guessing a 6 year single barrel...Elijah Craig?

Jim Brown

Lovely. Easy drinking, tasty, mild. Nutty flavor, which is a new one for me. Maybe a slight hint of vanilla. Very enjoyable nest. Must be phenomenal mixed, unless that’s a sin?

Alexander Mckee

Alex Mc(whis)kee

The summit is tonight. 100 years of animosity, preceded by 100 years of fueding, preceded by 100 years of actual bloodshed, might actually come to an end under this very moon. But what if they hate the gift? Elves aren't known for their spirits, and to offer to the Dwarves what they have made famous? It's risky to say the least. I've never known a dwarf to turn down a drink, but they may take this as an insult. It's not my decision of course, the council made the choice. Of course it was my mothers choice to volunteer to distill the peace offering, and my father's choice to volunteer me to be the drink-bearer. I'm the vanguard, the front line of diplomacy. If they hate the gift, my head will be the first with an axe in it. But maybe they won't. even if it's not as strong as Dwarven spirits are, they should be able to tell it was made with love and intention. My mother went to the Astral Sea and found a weeping angel, gathered her tears as she consoled her, and used them in the still. Surely they'll know! Ah, here he comes, the Dwarven emissary, a small entourage behind him. He bows, we bow. It's time. I present the sample bottle. He bows, I bow. He sniffs it and raises an eyebrow. oh no. He's going to hate it. He tips it back, smacks his lips and looks me dead in the eye. I grit my teeth. "Angel tears?" I nod, ready for another century of turmoil. He steps towards me: "I'll have another!"

Ben Freeman

Wildcard

Flowers and honey in a field fire