Extremely inviting, this opens with orange blossoms, bourbon vanilla, bakes apples, summer grass. Overall it is light and airy and won’t overpower your senses.
I was pleasantly surprised by this whisky. Paul John online identifies Brilliance as their “Flagship” whisky and I certainly would agree. There is a lot to like.
It reminds me a lot of Lowland scotch. There is a lot of sweetness and it is very easy to sip on. I don’t think it needs an ice cube or water as the flavors are pretty light to begin with. 46% ABV is maybe a tad low for this reviewer but you (reader) know your palate.
While price is not a factor in my reviews, it is certainly a factor in everyone’s purchasing habits. In my home here in the U.S. it is competitively priced in the mid 60s. While it won’t blow the doors off a more mature whisky it can absolutely hold its own and is worthy of checking out.
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.
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