Whiskey Review: The Original Brodsky Herbal Flavored Whiskey

While initially hitting the tongue with the texture and sweetness of simple syrup, the spicy flavors that were muted in the nose quickly take control. Those spicy flavors start out as a pleasant balance of the aforementioned spices. That balance swiftly turns to a wave of cinnamon, black pepper, and a touch of citrus zest, with the flavor intensity of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky. Swallowing leaves the mouth tingling, but more from the spicy flavor and not with the alcoholic tingles I’d expect from a 100-proof whiskey. Final Thoughts: If you’d like a conventional whiskey with a complex yet subtle blend of flavors to sip neat or even on the rocks, this is probably not the spirit you’re looking for. While it certainly has far more complexity than your garden-variety cinnamon schnapps or other flavored spirits, The Original Brodksy Herbal Flavored Whiskey’s brashly sweet and spicy flavors make it better suited as a unique cocktail ingredient or an adventurous shot rather than a sipper to contemplate. Final Score: 72/100 [SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF THE ORIGINAL BRODSKY HERBAL FLAVORED WHISKEY]