Sean Lyons

8.5

Such a disappointment. The amazing Arran 10-year reminded me so pleasantly of Sauternes wines that I was sure the combination of the two would be fantastic. I get virtually zero Sauternes influence at all. It tastes like a younger, weaker version of the flagship 10-year old. Feel free to skip. — 2 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.2

Nose: cream orange, turpentine, sour apple, lilies; Palate: really astringent/tannic, lots of raw wood flavor, hay, orange cream, lemon, super bright and acidic. Very long finish with a little sweetness. This tastes a little young to me, I’d like to try some older expressions. — 2 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.1

Sean had this 3 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.5

Upsettingly delicious. Really throws a wrench into the entire notion of sacred, estate-made, Kentucky Bourbon. I will be seeking out the rest of their line. — 5 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.1

I don’t know what to rate this damn whisky. I think it would be fantastic in the summer if I were in the right mood, but it’s divisive. The nose is really light - some vanilla, lumber and lemon. The palate is the same flavors but much more intense. It has a really strong straw taste with some sharp acidity. Really hard to believe this is a 12 year old. I’d definitely try again. — 2 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.2

Took hours to really open, which was a shame because we had it in a restaurant. It was light and fruity with some notes of rosemary, pine and pencil shavings. Strong acidity made it an amazing red to have with the seafood fare we were eating. The first sip was completely closed, but my last (2.5 hours later) was incredible. — 2 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.3

Sean had this 4 months ago

Sean Lyons

9.3

Smells of dark cherries, Coke, vanilla, some apple pie, cinnamon. The initial taste is really great - loads of rich, fruity (prunes) and vanilla sweetness, offset with an interesting tannin. It has a medium finish where the oak becomes more pronounced. Best brandy I’ve had in a while. — 2 months ago

Sean Lyons

8.7

The most bourbony tasting scotch I’ve ever had. Just vanilla, oak, orange zest, cinnamon - typical bourbon notes. It’s weirdly hot on the palette for what’s supposed to be a 40% whisky. I’ll say it’s better than I’ve heard. Definitely not watery or thin like some chill-filtered, 40% offerings. Nothing too special either. — 2 months ago

Sean Lyons

8.0

Nose: light caramel, acetone, chocolate chip cookies, bananas.
Palate: cotton candy, caramel apple, very light oak

The coffey still process is obvious here. This is a thin, light, sweet whisky that reminds me of some cheaper Irish whiskies. Almost no finish, disappears in a second. It is what it is. Not my style.
— 5 months ago