Whisk(e)y Wednesday - 2025-11-05

Getting back to things, doing a blind sample from the shelf. Let's see how this one is. On the nose, it's fairly mild, alcohol in the back, malt, maybe some apple. It's light, floral, maybe some honey.

On the taste I get brown sugar, honey, pepper spice, molasses, seems low proof, not much above 40% ABV. I initially found it too simple, but over time I did get some light smoke and ash. The finish is pepper in the front, then sweet that lingers along with some apple. 

I was thinking this might be Irish, but the light smoke and ash had me leaning towards Scotch. Tonight I would rate it a 3.75/5.0. Turned out to be Talisker Game of Thrones House of Greyjoy, 45.8% ABV. I had this back in 2019 and had similar tasting notes, and rated 3.75/5.0 then as well. I believe this is the last of the bottle, and as it was a one-off I doubt I'll ever see it again.