High n' Wicked The Wild Rover

The aroma is gentle and welcoming, featuring notes of dark honey, vanilla bean, chewy caramel candy, wood polish, new hide, black licorice, and moss, with a subtle trace of oak. The ethanol presence is agreeably low. The taste begins with candied pear, honey, plum, hibiscus, citrus, and raisin. Heather, apple, and fig appear in the middle. It's vibrant and robust. While intricate, it possesses a somewhat sharp, youthful character. The flavors register only on the front and sides of the mouth. The finish delivers abundant anise, pepper, and chocolate malt, along with dry oak. A tingling heat is present. The texture is slick and of moderate body. I found the boldness and intricacy appealing, but some significant shortcomings exist, and it lacks smoothness and polish. At $50, this would be acceptable. At $160? That's a major drawback. Honestly, the Irish whiskies I could acquire for that sum that surpass this (especially the "Breasts" and "Spots") are numerous. I will not be purchasing it again.

A rich, brandy-like aroma featuring grape, toffee, sherry cask influence, vanilla, chocolate, figs, herbal mint, and charcoal. The palate is sweet and slightly peppery, with flavors of chocolate, sherry, oak, caramel, stone fruit, orange, and toffee. It's remarkably smooth considering the alcohol content. A solid, intriguing spirit. This is undeniably the most sherry-forward whisky I have ever encountered. On the palate, it tastes like a single malt heavily influenced by wine. The aroma almost suggests a blend of single malt and cognac.

The aroma features berries, caramel, and toffee, very gentle on the senses – truly beautiful. The palate begins with stewed pear, honey, and a whisper of black tea, leading to a finish that introduces smoke, barley, and a touch of ethanol. A very fine Irish offering, surpassing most others in my opinion.

Sampled at the speakeasy with a friend. Notes of sherry, barley, grain, cherry, a hint of cough syrup, and smoky tobacco.