Loch Lomond Original, 40%

Matured in bourbon barrels, this has an accessible nose of golden syrup, oatmeal cookies, walnut, vanilla extract, oak, and subtle citrus. The flavors revolve around citrus, pepper, smoke, baking chocolate, and more vanilla extract, but despite admirable flavors, the mouthfeel is thinner than others in the range, so consider trading up if you can. Chocolate cigarillos, smoke, and a hint of coffee bean on the finish.