Whiskey Review: Whistling Andy Harvest Select

With Whistling Andy Harvest Select, I found myself returning to the bottle for multiple tastings. On the surface, this would seem like a ringing endorsement for any dram, but with this one I found it was born out of a need to gain a better understanding rather than simply wanting a second or third sip. Initially, the softness with which this whiskey is presented can cause the palate to seem muted and almost flat. With time, however, more subtle nuances tend to open up as the spirit opens both in the glass and in the bottle. It never seems to fully arrive, but that almost feels intentional. The experience is a gentle breeze in the sun rather than a gale on a beach. rnrnSo long as one goes in with that mindset, the dram performs well. With any greater expectation, the sipper might be somewhat disappointed.