| Community Tasting Notes (average 85.3 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 34 notes) - hiding notes with no text |
| | Tasted by Seventy on 12/24/2020 & rated 86 points: Fruit on the palate. Good finish. (1382 views) |
| | Tasted by Jdarrells on 11/26/2020: Awesome (1277 views) |
| | Tasted by pernilsson on 6/5/2020 & rated 83 points: En aning sötma. Tydlig whiskyfatkaeaktär (1567 views) |
| | Tasted by SPfromTX on 5/13/2020 & rated 87 points: interesting. Lot if wood and oak and vanilla, adds a touch of sweetness from the whiskey. A bit boozy on finish. Probably better with food. (1585 views) |
| | Tasted by Huskergz on 2/23/2020: Very good, taste hints of pepper (1763 views) |
| | Tasted by Toryvalben on 2/21/2020 & rated 90 points: Tasty. Sweet edged, plum. I don't get boozy notes, not hints of wood, almost vanilla. (860 views) |
| | Tasted by NapaCabSavLover on 11/20/2019: Different but not bad for what it is. Opened up nicely with a bit of bourbon burn (901 views) |
| | Tasted by NapaCabSavLover on 11/20/2019: Not bad for what it is. Fruity with a bit of pop after it opens up (1276 views) |
| | Tasted by ChiefChairman on 9/29/2019 & rated 64 points: Dark red and strong. Could be ok with dessert, but not my style (1055 views) |
| | Tasted by libro64 on 8/11/2019 & rated 88 points: Perfect for SANGRIA! The guests loved it (989 views) |
| | Tasted by CalimerosDad on 7/14/2019 & rated 88 points: Interessanter Ansatz mit den Whisky-Fässern. Ganz eigener Geschmack. (1009 views) |
| | Tasted by Pick up Betty on 4/25/2019: High alcohol content - not a weeknight wine. Can definitely taste the sweetness of the whiskey. (1023 views) |
| | Tasted by njerisaidhi on 4/1/2019 & rated 90 points: First taste is a bit harsh, but it's straight up delicious after that. (1076 views) |
| | Tasted by gajalaa on 3/23/2019 & rated 87 points: I could smell and taste the whiskey. This was very strong, I passed out right after dinner (1009 views) |
| | Tasted by Kustjagr on 2/9/2019 & rated 81 points: People say that you can smell and taste the whiskey. And you can. You really can. Hard to pinpoint the broad set of aromas, other than as a hint of whiskey. Really. Not bad per se, but not sure that this is the way either. And I normally like unusual wines. This one ... well ... I suppose it turns on whether you like whiskey or wine. With 16% alcohol and a whiskey first taste, this is not red wine. Not sure what it is. An alcoholic hybrid beverage of some type?
EDIT: Second day, still a strong whiskey taste. Not impressed. (1018 views) |
| | Tasted by Central Coast Wino on 2/4/2019: Just awful. Stewed raisins, cough syrup, candied cherries, and a whole bunch of other awful things that never should come together in wine. Undrinkable. (974 views) |
| | Tasted by Crons79 on 12/31/2018 & rated 100 points: I liked it. Not as strong or overpowering as I thought it might be. I would drink it again. (993 views) |
| | Tasted by GrannyDot on 12/8/2018 & rated 54 points: Wonderful aroma. Taste whiskey barrel in front and end. Too dry for me in middle. Headache next day... (961 views) |
| | Tasted by JackLocatelli on 11/15/2018 & rated 75 points: I love how a lot of beers have ventured out into using whiskey barrels. But wines are something that are hit and miss. When I first tried this wine, the whiskey flavor was overpowering. I'll take the blame for that. Not letting it aerate before consumption was a mistake. Given the impact of the barrels, I would give it at least an hour if not a little more. The second glass was much better than the first. I liked the taste as the bottle grew leaner. Perfect match for a flank steak and the regular fixings on the side. This is a bottle I would pick up again. (1036 views) |
| | Tasted by Chef419 on 10/26/2018 & rated 87 points: This limited release red blend is aged in whiskey barrels for 60 days.
Upon the first whiff you are hit with a smokey whiskey aroma followed by dark red and blue fruits.
On the palate, you get red and dark fruit flavors along with hints of maple and spice. (933 views) |
| | Tasted by Willardjackson on 7/10/2018 & rated 89 points: I didn’t love the 2015, my Fiancé and her family did. However, the 2016 seems a little more put together and less harsh bite.
We bought a couple bottles so we’ll see if my opinion changes after we have another. (1046 views) |
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