At 114 proof, I couldn't believe how smooth this one was. Until I swallowed it, at which point a taste like burnt mulch bloomed in my sinuses. I can't tell if that's good or not. I do enjoy standing in front of the grill all day smoking meat with what basically amounts to smoldering mulch. I don't know. I enjoyed buzzing off only one glass, but I also had a mild, unpleasant burning sensation in the back of my throat.
I really want to like this one, since at 114 proof it's like getting a 1L for the price of 750ml. But I have to be honest, it doesn't taste anywhere near as nice as the others on this list. Maybe that smoke flavor is sought after by more discerning palates.
The longer you let the ice sit in it, the more tolerable it gets. It really doesn't belong on this list as something that is pleasing to drink, but at 114, it's just too economical.
update: I just wanted to like this too much because of the "114." The aftertaste isn't smoke, it's bile. It tastes like you just vomited. With every sip, I feel I'm tasting Old Gran Dad's balls. So, if your goal is to slip into oblivion for awhile, the "114" factor will do that for you. Just use lots of ice and drink it fast. Chase with water. Or beer.
