Ron Burgundy "Great Odin's Raven" Special Reserve

I have a significant announcement: I am Ron Burgundy, and I've just experienced a superb blended scotch created in my honor. Please pay attention. As you know, I anchor the top news program at KVWN Channel 4 in San Diego. Representatives from Old Saint Andrews Distillery, aware of my fondness for scotch, commissioned a fine blended scotch for the world's "greatest deal" in news reporting. Introducing, with great fanfare, GREAT ODIN’S RAVEN! I suspect this scotch originated at a distillery near the Old St. Andrews golf course in Scotland. A friend, a former NFL player and actor, once told me he overheard someone mentioning my name as a potential candidate for a role in a movie, a part eventually played by a renowned actor. Imagine how much better that film would have been with me in it. People would still be quoting it. Update: I've learned that actor did not win an Oscar. What a shame! Anyway, about my Great Odin’s Raven scotch... My associate and style correspondent suggested I share my thoughts on this remarkable drink. After pouring it into my Channel 4 News mug – a perfectly acceptable vessel, I assure you, as its shape directs the aromas straight to your nose – I noticed it’s quite potent and tickles the nostrils. Its deep, rich mahogany color evokes old, leather-bound books in my study. Old St Andrews reportedly used fragments of my mustache hair in the filtration process, and I can see a few strands in my bottle. They claim it's safe, so feel free to enjoy them – it’s a little piece of me with you. I want to be inside you. Continuing the aroma assessment... As I said, it's strong, but I absolutely adore its character! Beware the scent; it's powerful. The oak scent is aggressive, like a primal force. This is how my partner and I smell when we are intimate. It's incredible. I sampled this while relaxing at home with a companion one afternoon; my partner was out covering a cat show. She's destined for greatness, perhaps as a flight attendant or a model. She has a fantastic posterior. My friend and I donned our pajamas and finished the bottle with an entire wheel of cheese. Unbelievable, we consumed the whole thing. It was a delightful afternoon. The taste of this scotch is extraordinary. Upon first contact with the palate, it evokes the sensation of eating Indian cuisine from a street vendor near ancient combat arenas. The blend of spiced meat and perspiration is captivating. It reminds me of a local restaurateur's famous seared coyote heart dish. It's intensely meaty and spicy. I would play jazz flute for free every time he prepares that for me. When in Rome. Our sports reporter would appreciate the finish of Raven, comparing it to barbecue sauce dripping down a woman's backside. Absolutely! Great Odin’s Raven is truly a remarkable blended scotch. I'm honored to lend my influence to this platform, which I believe is pronounced in a unique way and refers to an ancient term for a specific anatomical part. I insisted Old St. Andrews maintain an accessible price point so everyone in Southern California could enjoy it. If I get that anchor position, they'll need to produce more for the entire country. While my personal supply is complimentary, it's available commercially for about $24. I suggest buying multiple bottles due to its significant future value, much like the reaction I experience when consuming it. You should be impressed. You remain classy, [platform name].

Greetings, fans! It's from WKVN Channel 4 here. Ron Burgundy, my lead anchorman and close friend, left his scotch, Great Odin's Raven, on the news desk. I figured he wouldn't mind if I had a bit. Whammy! It's a blended scotch, much like Ron and I are two halves of a whole. He's the Yin to my Yang, platonically speaking, and I must say, it's a delightful scotch. Normally, I'd opt for a shot of Wild Turkey, some wings, and a MGD while watching football with the guys. However, I could see this becoming a regular part of my rotation. The aroma reminds me of that time Ron and I went looking for trouble with the Channel 9 news team. Instead, we encountered Wes Mantooth's mother, Dorothy Mantooth, in the park. Being the gentleman I am, I invited her to dinner at the local lobster house. Afterward, I took her home, read her a bedtime story about Joe Namath, and bid her goodnight. She slipped her number into my pocket, but I doubt I'll ever call. Wee-eww-wee-eew!! Get that French nonsense out of my head! I had to clear my mind, so I finished Ron's scotch. I can't recall the taste because I drank so much I blacked out. I woke up naked, clinging to the hood of a station wagon as it drove towards the park. I couldn't understand the driver's shouts about diversity. I just wanted to get out and read some sports scores! She kept driving until I jumped off a couple of blocks from the station. The sad part is, the last bit of Ron's scotch hit the curb, bounced back into my hand, and then shattered when I tried to drink it again. Whammy! In short, Great Odin's Raven is the finest scotch money can buy. If it were up to me, Ron and I would share an apartment and drink it constantly. Buy it, or I'll smash your face through a car windshield!

Months ago, I sought a scotch gift for my friend's birthday. We both love the movie Anchorman, so finding this Ron Burgundy bottle, released with Anchorman 2, was a must. He shared a sample, and after it sat for a bit, I finally tried it. This blend is 60% grain and 40% malt, with malts from the Highlands, Speyside, and Islay. It's bottled at 40% ABV, chill-filtered, and has added colorant, giving it a honey-gold hue. The aroma is dominated by grain, surprisingly, despite it being the lesser component. Notes of cereal grains, vanilla, honey, and hay are present. It has a slight acetone-like astringency. The oak is worn, not high quality. Underripe peaches and overripe bananas appear, but subtly. After some time, an unexpected coffee/mocha/cocoa powder scent emerged briefly before vanishing. A faint earthy/vegetal/peaty note with minimal smoke is also detected. It smells damp and musty, with a hint of coconut dish soap. Adding a few drops of water reduced the harshness but didn't significantly improve the aroma. The taste is also very grainy, featuring honey and cereal malt. A peculiar sourness, akin to citric acid mixed with sourdough starter, is noticeable. The grain can be harsh at times. Vanilla, sharp oak, and a bitter white grape juice flavor are present. Water had the same effect on the taste as on the nose: less harshness, but no added complexity. It has a light to medium body with a creamy, mouth-coating texture. The finish is medium-long, with harsh grains, vanilla, and underripe pears. It's fairly dry. This is a prime example of marketing. A sequel to a beloved movie prompts a branded whisky to generate buzz. The contents matter less than the attention it draws. I fell for it, but I don't regret buying it. It serves as a great conversation starter for a reasonable price (around $23). I'd prefer it over JW Red Label due to its lower cost and slightly more complex aroma, but it's best suited for mixing, not sipping neat. 2.75 Cheers

When the delivery driver arrived a few weeks ago and informed me I had a package requiring a signature, I gave him a puzzled look, like a dog hearing an unfamiliar sound: a sideways glance and a tilted, questioning stare. “I didn’t order any scotch this week,” I said. Just sign, buddy. Imagine my surprise when a friend from Detroit secretly purchased me a birthday present and had it shipped directly from a clandestine blending facility in Scotland. Then I saw what it was – the highly-talked-about Ron Burgundy blended scotch. Oh boy. This was blended by Old St Andrews Ltd., the same company that produces the blended scotch for the historic golf course. It’s a blend of Highland, Speyside, and Islay whiskies, bottled at 40% ABV. It doesn’t irritate the nostrils; instead, it’s mostly apples with a slight hint of artificial-smelling liquid smoke. No barrel notes are present. On the tongue, it’s very watery with more apples and a little bit of vanilla and smoke. The finish is short and weak, with a decent amount of smokiness underneath everything. The more I drank, the more I enjoyed it. I watched the movie and ended up drinking about a third of the bottle, so it is drinkable. I think the gift was intended as a joke, but the joke is on the giver – I will happily finish this bottle. No regrets. It’s an average dram, and for $20-25, it will suffice. Cheers to me. 3 stars.

With great hesitation I'm writing this review, fearing the backlash from certain individuals. Thanks to a friend for this sample. It's better than I anticipated, but frankly, it's no Four Roses, even though it was heavily diluted. It tastes of corn kernels with a lot of artificial movie theater butter. There's also a hint of Milk of Magnesia, but without the laxative effects. It's barely drinkable and close to drain cleaner. I think this costs $25. For that price, you could get a really good Chilean red wine and have a much better experience. Maybe "experience" is too strong a word.

This dram, shared by a friend, exceeded my expectations! The aroma offers subtle red apple, cinnamon, and a hint of smoke. The taste is similar, gliding down like silk, likely due to the 40% ABV. The conclusion is fleeting but still enjoyable. Considering the cost, it's a solid choice. It reminds me of a 70s disco track, perhaps "Heart of Glass."