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Hudson New York Corn Whiskey

This tastes like buttered, salted popcorn and I don’t know if I love it or if it’s too weird for me. I think I might love it.

Whipper Snapper Oregon Spirit Whiskey

Bit malty. Not as strongly so as the Chatoe Rogue or the Balcones but still quite a bit. Unfortunately, it has hints of an aftertaste that make it unsuitable for me in large amounts.

Oban Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 14-year

My grandboss loves this stuff. I liked it alright but it didn’t really grab me. There’s quite a bit going on in there. Smokey and briney but citrussy and oaky. A lot of (to me) dischordant flavors all clamoring for attention. Nowhere near the silky, drop-dead amazingness of the 18y. It mellowed out some with ice and I liked it but I don’t think it’s something I’ll ever own a bottle of. At least not on purpose.

Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch Whisky

How, HOW did I wait so long to try this. It’s rich and mellow and vanilla and smooth and can be had for a reasonable price at Trader Joes. A little looking and I learn that it’s a blend of Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Kininvie which tells me that, while I was probably bound to adore it with the Balvenie component, I need to get on the trying of some Glenfiddich and Kininvie scotches.