Climax Whiskey

It begins with the pungent smell of low-quality corn. The initial taste is equally strong with corn and leather. It softens over time, oddly settling into the flavor of a ham sandwich. It has a lengthy and satisfying finish. It's suitable as a fourth drink. The only saving grace is the ham sandwich aftertaste.

This bottle is poor quality. The taste is bad and it's not smooth. I finished it to avoid waste but I really wish I had just tossed it. Making an old fashioned with it didn't even help. Avoid buying this; better choices exist for $30.

It seems potent on the initial sip without ice, initially showing a stronger smoky, oak character with a noticeable kick. Adding ice significantly softens it, revealing vanilla notes. It becomes almost too sweet with ice, losing some of its kick. Overall, it's not bad, offering some interesting flavors.

Smells of butterscotch. A strong alcoholic burn is upfront, followed by traces of campfire (overly roasted) and finally concluding with the anticipated oak-aged whiskey notes. Could benefit from longer oak exposure (over 24 hours) and more aging.

The nose is quite neutral; I can't detect any real flavors beyond alcohol. The taste is very similar, evoking the impression of cheap alcohol with a slightly woody overlay. As for the finish... I'm relieved it's over.

A bit like moonshine at first, then a rush of earthy, grain, and wheat flavors in the middle, finishing with a burn.