Motor City Gas Jack Knife

Nose - The peat and chocolate malt blend nicely here, creating a smoky-sweet middle ground where they contend. It evokes the sensation of being at a petting zoo. A friend's observation was, 'it's like a mechanic in a carpet store.' Taste - While chocolate malt doesn't inherently contain chocolate, there are distinct chocolate notes present, accompanied by a whisper of smoke. The lingering aftertaste is precisely like finishing a bowl of Cocoa Pebbles. Finish - It certainly has a bit more burn than the other offerings from Motor City tonight, but in a positive way. It fades quickly, but you perceive a slight numbness on the sides of your tongue. Score - 3.5 Scoring Guide 5.0 - Nearly perfect; this whisky possesses something truly special. 4.5 - Amazing; I would always aim to keep a bottle of this in my collection (if possible). 4.0 - Very Good; perhaps only one minor flaw prevents it from a higher rating. 3.5 - Good; thoroughly enjoyable to drink. 3.0 - Solid; I wouldn't go out of my way to obtain it. 2.5 - Mediocre; still drinkable. Below 2.5 - If you have a bottle, consider using it for cooking instead.

Nose - pronounced peat for a US whisky, notes of chocolate malt. Taste - without water added - Pine notes, oaky, very smooth. Finish - Mild burn, taste fades quickly, malty and chocolatey (similar to what another user described as tasting like cocoa cereal), smooth on the way down. Score - 3.5. Scoring Guide: 5.0 - Outstanding, unmatched to others. 4.5 - Excellent, I will always try to keep a bottle in stock. 4.0 - Very good, quite enjoyable to drink. 3.5 - Good, would consider tasting again from time to time. 3.0 - Average. 2.5 - Acceptable, still drinkable. 2.0 - Inferior, able to drink but not enjoyable. 1.5 and below—wouldn’t drink again unless I am desperate.

Nose - 4.0 A smoky aroma, but not overpowering. Taste - 4.0 A very pleasant smoky flavor. Finish - 4.0 A great smoky finish. Score - 4.0 Overall very good, I would purchase it again. Scoring Guide: 5.0 - Outstanding, unmatched by others. 4.5 - Excellent, I will always attempt to keep a bottle on hand. 4.0 - Very good, quite enjoyable to drink. 3.5 - Good, I would consider tasting it again from time to time. 3.0 - Average. 2.5 - Acceptable, still drinkable. 2.0 - Inferior, drinkable but not enjoyable. 1.5 and below—I would not drink it again unless I had no other choice.

Nose: like a barnyard Palate: like a barnyard Finish: pleasant Score: 3.5 Scoring Legend 5.0 - Exceptional, in a class of its own 4.5 - Superb, a staple bottle to always have on hand 4.0 - Great, a thoroughly pleasurable drink 3.5 - Decent, might try again eventually 3.0 - Standard 2.5 - Okay, still drinkable. 2.0 - Poor, drinkable but not pleasing 1.5 and below—avoid if possible

Pleasant smoky nose with a subtle hint of gasoline.