Ladies, gents and connoisseurs of all things good,... there’s a new Whiskey collective in town that’s set to surprise and please our Whiskey senses and that it does. Whiskey Union proclaim themselves as a creative collective of Whiskey makers, visionaries and hedonists in pursuit of unconventional blends and extraordinary flavor sensations. While the established brands craft the Bentleys and the Jaguars of Whiskey—which is all fine and dandy—the fellas at Whiskey Union choose to break with convention, experiment with flavor and tread on the sporty side of things; they manufacture well-tuned Ferraris, so to speak, to keep your taste buds on the edge and your belly humming.
Smoky Goat—a blended Scotch Whisky—is the first of the three unconventional expressions they’ve released so far, the other two being Boxing Hares and Huxley. It’s named after the wild goats native to Scotland. It embodies the remote and rugged nature of the land and the tough, playful character of its goats (and people some would say). It’s a blend of 3 unique Whisky styles: sweet grain, body & character of a Highlander and smoke for which the Islay is famed for. Craig Wallace, it’s creator, envisioned the smokiest of blends finely balanced with a tinge of irresistible sweetness.
It’s handmade in small batches with three different cask types: refill, rejuvenated and first fill bourbon casks. It’s advised you serve it on the rocks so the ice slowly unleashes the smoky flavor. Our take? Smoky Goat is a most deserving homage to Scotland’s finest flavors.
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Dog Dogson's
Smartass Corner
Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made in Scotland using a pot still distillation process at a single distillery, with malted barley as the only grain ingredient. It must be matured in oak casks in Scotland for at least three years (most Single Malts are matured longer, though).
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Toffee, butterscotch, vanilla sweetness, Highland malt and a whiff of the bonfire embers; smoke intensifies with the addition of water.
I feel like I was missing something here. A little thin, with a spirit undertone. Sweet on the front with a hint of smoke in the finish. Finish was fairly long - a little unidentifiable.
Ron,
Strong Carmel, light smoke versus the name, but all in all a very enjoyable blend. Nose is wonderful and finish is great.
Angel,
Great Value for Price!
Steven,
Light smoke with a bit of sweetness and some spiciness to top it off. Really like this one! Great value for money!
Rene,
Quite enjoyed that one.
Steven,
Great value for your money!
Little bit smokey with sweetness after that and a little spiciness to top it off.
Andrew,
Paired beautifully with a barrel aged cigar! Immediately a new favorite. I don’t usually go for scotch I prefer Kentucky Bourbon but this one really one me over
Andrew,
Smokey with a lingering warmth in the back of the throat. This drinks similar to Johnnie Walker Green with perhaps a deeper hint of oak.
guest,
Its smooth with a smoky vanilla flavor, I like it
David,
I loved it was smooth and a brilliant smokey after taste. Must buy some more
Leanna,
Nice smokiness with subtle sweetness. Not too overpowering. Great for its price
David,
If you poured printing solvents into a bonfire, and strained coffee through the ashen remnants, that’s what this might taste like. Did not care for.
Jonathan,
If you like smoke you will love this. Smokey and smooooth
Ben,
Very nice! Smooth and delicious. Smoky with a nice kick.
Simone,
Very smooth. Smoky, spicy and with a sweet note that partially covers the alcohol content. Not exactly remarkable, but very good for this price.
Simone,
Very smooth. Smoky and spicy, with a sweet note that partially covers the alcohol content. Not exactly remarkable, but very good for this price.
Maja,
Great
Maja,
Great taste
JOHN,
Strong coal and leather bite
Alfie,
Not as smoky as I thought it would be, but still an enjoyable whisky. The smell was fruity and sweet, but then tasted it and felt a bit more caramel on the palate and also toffee. Little bit of a bitter taste at the end, but still enjoyed this!
Keara,
Smoky and smooth
Aaron,
Very easy drinking spirit. Not overly smoked and a subtle sweetness that balances nicely with the slight bitterness.
Dan,
Excellent at this price. Works very well at room temperature in glas with nothing.
I will buy another shortly. Cheers.
Andrew,
Absolute beaut of a blended. Not usually a fan of blended because I'm one of those single malt only guys. But this is good whiskers. And cheap as hell. Get it.
Randy,
Very interesting aftertaste, Scotch is not normally in my wheelhouse but was a good experience
John,
Not a fan. Too much “bonfire” taste for my liking
Christine,
Pleasantly sweet aroma - mix of vanilla and caramel, touch of smoke. Nice smoke in the flavor as well, though it doesn't compare in intensity to the smoke in a typical Islay single malt. Still very enjoyable - basically a sweet, subdued Islay where the flavor combination works well.
Eric,
very smooth with a nice hit of smoke
Peyton,
Vanilla, Peaty, Smokey Nose. Vanilla, Peat, Creamy Body with a pepper finish
Mike,
SMOKY SWEET GOATY
Steve,
Love the flavor
Jason,
Very subdued smoke. Bland vanilla and clarified butter with a sprinkle of pepper at the end. Good, but too subdued to be great.
William,
What can I compare this to hmmmm, let's say a less intense version of talisker 10yr which for those that haven't tried that tastes of that smell of smoke while not the most appetising sounding drink I will say it's cheap and some people like that sort of thing.
If you can't tell already from this lacklustre review I can't think of anything to say, you know what the drink is meh there you go meh.
Steven,
I generally prefer my whisky smoky, peaty, briny, some true grit on it. As with all things with a description in the title, this is not as smoky as it would like to be.
John,
nice taste, but a little too smokey for me
Jon,
Smooth criminal. I'm not a scotch fan due to peat, but this changed my mind