84 / 100
Light smoke appears on the nose, with barbecue charcoal noted on the finish, but smoke is not the main thread here. Toasty oak, corn, vanilla and caramel give the character a sweeter, barrel-led direction, with pepper and slight saltiness adding contrast. That balance suits an enthusiast interested in how smoke is documented without expecting every whiskey to be peat-driven. The new charred American oak cask is part of the stated product name; the notes also point to dry oak lingering through a medium-length finish.
Reviewed by MapleRadio
- Nose
- Toasty oak, Spicy vanilla, Popcorn, Light smoke
- Palate
- Buttery char-grilled corn, Burnt popcorn, Overripe banana, Cracked black pepper spice
- Finish
- Slight saltiness, Lingering dry new oak, Barbecue charcoal, Medium length