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.

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.

Ben Freeman

Wildcard

This tastes exactly like a few bourbons on my shelf. chocolate-covered cherries/almonds on the nose. Has a little spice to it. I like it.

Derek Glunz

Quotes

Feel the burn... it is strong and I love it. I get notes of cherries, caramel and spice. If you let it sit in your mouth, you can get a feeling for the high proof of this bourbon. Great start to the advent calendar.

Derek Glunz

Quotes

Strong candy smell on the nose. Light and easy drinking with some subtle light fruit flavors. The pour and taste made me want to guess other. But... in the advent calendar when you're not sure just guess bourbon.

Derek Glunz

Quotes

Delicious scotch. More peat than smoke. I love it.

Derek Glunz

Quotes

This is delicious and the reason I love bourbon. Traditional sweet bourbon nose and lots of nutty and maple syrup flavor. A little lower on the proof but means I could drink it all day.

Derek Glunz

Quotes

Taste like a blended scotch, not my favorite but it's easy drinking.

Derek Glunz

Quotes

Easy drinking, a little medicinal

Derek Glunz

Quotes

I get notes of saltwater on the nose (is it scotch?). It tastes familiar.... taste delicious and appreciate the entry

Derek Glunz

Quotes

Looks like a flat soda, strong coffee flavor. I would not buy it again, cause it's bad

Derek Glunz

Quotes

Full Body hit a hole in one today. Wow! This is a spicy, buttery whiskey. Decent flavor, betting it is a rye.

Derek Glunz

Quotes

Light fruit and floral. Soft easy drinking. There is a slight medicinal finish that puts me off. I really had trouble deciphering between Scotch or Japanese. Is this Toki from Suntory?