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

Ben Freeman
Wildcard
Spicy and Sweet. Digging this one.
Bryce Freeman
Bryafree
I might be dead wrong, Iโ€™m a noobie.
Dan Sembler
Dan Sembler
As I age, I prefer this flavor profile more and more. Afraid to speak to confidently about what I think this is, this early in the calendar - but quite enjoyable. Definitely have had this before, but can't pit my finger on it. Light in color, very minor peat on the nose, light fruit on the palata (green apples predominantly). Very enjoyable, but a surprising pick for this early in the calendar. Watch, I'll be wrong in my pick now.
Jackie Connor
JC
I don't love it, but I don't hate it. It's kind of growing on me. Pairing it with a newish song I like so maybe that's helping. ; ) I smell the fruit, but something is there that's not my fave. Still drinking it!! ; )
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Scott Beckett
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That is malted barley, friend. Green apple, no appreciable peat on the nose. Honey, shortbread, all the classics. Is it Glenfiddich 12? Honeyed pear on the palate, maybe a touch of peat? Tastes a little heftier than a standard 80 proof, but not bonded or cask strength. Nice English leather toward the middle of the glass. Now Iโ€™m thinking Highland Park, maybe the 15 at 88 proof? Anyway, I got to see Die Hard at the Byrd Theater tonight with the Wurlitzer as an opener, so no matter how this goes, Iโ€™m already a winner. Yippee-ki-yayโ€ฆ
Jackie Connor
JC
die hard! amazing : )
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Jonathan Cory Kraftchick
Hef
Very soft. I'm liking it. Smelling the fruit, mostly apples with a little tropical flair. Kind of waxy on the finish, but I like it. Tastes like a mother's hug.
Jackie Connor
JC
Cool pic!
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Erin Kraftchick
Mrs Hef
I must be off my game this year because I'm confused already lol. Or I'm inching closer to tolerating scotch every year. Nose was good, not offensive . First taste was fruity then a scotchish finish but not totally scotch (this is where I always think maybe rye or other). Kinda get tobacco. I'm going with my gut and initial reactions this year. You over think it and you'll probably get it wrong..
Greg Baur
Greg Baur
Nose it light and fruit forward with a lot of apple, apricot and citrus. Taste is light and fruity and sweet. like oaky fruitcake. Quite nice.
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Mark Peters
Shaft
Pretty good
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Sam Kube
Kory Craftchick
Would I drink this whiskey Sam-I-am? Based on the first few sips, I am not a fan. It's very clear, it has not been aged for long. It also doesn't have much of a smell, what is wrong? Would I drink it chilled or neat? As long as this is a selection we do not repeat. It tastes like water, it's not so bold More like pretending to be whiskey, if truth be told. Is it awful? No just bland That is all from Sam-I-Am So Day 2's bottle, I must confess It's simply just is not the best.
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Erin Kraftchick
Mrs Hef
I keep thinking you are my husband every time I see your profile pic and name lol
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Kim Cleary
Kimmy C
Yuckโ€ฆuntil I added two drops of water and let it sitโ€ฆa bit better after that.
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Mark Peters
Shaft
Great way to start things off this year! Loved going to Mystic. Thanks!
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Sam Knoll
Chef Sam
This one carries more bitterness than the first option. It has a very long finish but not an enjoyable finish
David Pearson
daveyd
This is nice and smooth so I'm guessing a less peaty Scotch.
Colleen Beyer
None
Not a fan, may need tumsโ€ฆfeel the burn (Iโ€™m being dramatic)!
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Derek Glunz
Quotes
Light and easy drinking but a medicinal flavor to it. Not my favorite, probably a scotch.
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Erin Kraftchick
Mrs Hef
Derek! Thank you for the shout out. ๐Ÿ˜ I liked this one!
Kelsey Harkins
None
Preferred Day 1, but this is a nice sipper. Light with a little grainy sweetness.
Zach Bennett
Zach Bennett
This was fantastic. Would definitely buy this and drink again.
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Josh Light
Josh Light
Light with soft hues of a delicate dram with the nose of salt water that i equate from the peat from scotch. I'm really trying to come around to scotch but with a finish that is so flat and one note its tough to get behind. It's an easy drinker, but its just not for me.
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McKenna Beddingfield
McK
Such a sweet smell with a honey flavored burn. High spice. Light flavor. Pretty good for a drink after talking about chicken pie and Copilot to the entire Firm where I work.
Jackie Connor
JC
love this pic! : )
Nate Knuffman
Nate Knuffman
Nice and fruity light bodied scotch. Tasting apple in particular. Very easy drinking.
Hallie Knuffman
Hallie Knuffman
Is this one of those few scotches that I can tolerate, and perhaps even enjoy a bit? Some smoke & peat, but not too much. I get lots of apple on the finish. On the sweet side, but I donโ€™t hate it.
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Erin Kraftchick
Mrs Hef
Hallie that's exactly what I said lol
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Dan Flecker
DJFleck
This is definitely my favorite so far! Color is lighter than Day 1. This one is less dehydrated than the first one too. More Golden than Amber. Nose is initially sweeter. Much stronger smell as well. Softer first impression taste. I think that maybe this one has less alcohol than day 1. Maybe its because of the smell and taste, Maybe its just because I want to feel like I know what I might could be deducing. Looking at the different styles available, I'm feeling like this might not be a bourbon. Canadian or Irish maybe? I think I'll lean towards Irish... just to make a decision. Overall, Iโ€™d definitely put this in my coffeeโ€ฆ or Dr. Pepper. So we're still trending in the right direction.
Christopher Reeves
band-aid
Seaweed and moss. light. goes easy. Did you throw a Japanese in there right off the bat? Right down main street, subtle and muted. Water pulls out some wood, a little sweet butter? Day 2 and I'm already lost. Love it!