McLaughlin Distillery Devil's Juice #5

🥃 - McLaughlin Distillery Devil’s Juice #5 Proof - 120 / 60% Color - Deep reddish-brown, almost crimson Nose - Cherry, smoke, campfire, mesquite wood, sweet barbecue sauce Flavors - Intense smoke, mesquite wood, embers, a touch of cherry, campfire Sweetness - 1 / 10 This specialty spirit lacks significant sweetness but is delicious nonetheless. Dryness - 7.5 / 10 It's quite dry, as expected from something so smoky. Burn - 5 / 10 There's some initial warmth, with minimal chest burn, mostly felt in the mouth and on the palate. Bud’s rating - 6.5 / 10 A truly fascinating sip and definitely worth trying. While not a bourbon, this spirit incorporates bourbon elements. It's a blend of whiskey and bourbon aged in mesquite barrels, and it's fantastic. Imagine the scent of your clothes the day after a bonfire – that's this drink in a nutshell. I'll enjoy this on a cool evening when a fire isn't available, or simply to add a smoky dimension to my palate. It would pair well with barbecue or steak!

The aroma offers a sweet maple syrup scent. The palate initially presents the anticipated sweetness, but then the devil appears... a powerful, intense smoke flavor emerges, yet sweet undertones persist. Be prepared for the smoky impact before sipping this, as it's more potent than Laugavulin and Ardbeg.