I did an Advent Calendar made up of samples I had acquired over time, chosen by my wife, amongst all of the samples in my whisky shelf.

We’re onto Advent Day #2. What will it bring? I’m hoping candy. But probably not.

All of these were done blind, poured blind, and then took the Bird Box challenge. Maybe. I don’t really know.

Let’s see how it tastes, shall we?

Price: Not currently available at the LCBO

Region: Blend

Abv: 40%

Colour: 2.5Y 7/10

Nose: Butterscotch, earth, lemon, brine

Starts out with some strong butterscotch, but then falls off. Lighter, earth, simpler flavours. It’s young, but there’s some aspect that’s saying it’s older.

Like, there’s something, but then it stops. A start and then stop, like learning stick for the first time.

Taste: Lemon candy, caramel, cinnamon

Sweeter, light, and citrus. Lots of sweets going on. Less rich, less butter, and…