There is a lot to like about Whisky Review: GrainHenge Alliance on paper. At 56.6%ABV, let us see if it lives up to expectations.
Nose
Nosing the glass, it has the aroma of freshly baked cranberry orange scones almost like shortbread. A second layer comes through similar to cherry cough syrup. The whisky has the sweet scent of butterscotch. However, it is musky at the end.
Finish
At first, I could only taste sourdough bread and a bit of hickory. It seems subtle to me, but eventually, the flavors come through. The whisky is peppery with chili flake and peppercorn. Then the whisky is layered with fruit. I get strawberry jam and prunes mixed with cardamom and fennel seed. Shortbread comes through the finish and reminds me of vinarterta.
The Bottom Line
Whisky Review: GrainHenge Alliance is a perfectly respectable whiskey that does what it sets out to do. — it will not blow your mind, but it will not disappoint you either. A reliable choice.
