Simply whenever you suppose you’ve seen the whole lot alongside come one thing new: Pineapple flavored Scotch courtesy of Buchanan’s.
Formally billed as a “spirit drink” — Scotch can’t legally be flavored — it’s a product “crafted with Scotch whisky, pineapple, citrus, and different pure flavors.” Whereas I’d recommend that is solely a mixer for oddball cocktails, Buchanan’s formally suggests you possibly can drink it neat — which is how we at all times evaluation spirits, so let’s get began.
The nostril has that unmistakable aroma of pineapple flavoring utilized in pineapple candies: laced with caramel however sharp with sugary fruitiness. Whereas there absolutely have to be whisky beneath to hold this expertise, you possibly can’t odor it within the slightest.
With that setup, I used to be shocked that actually you possibly can style the Scotch on the palate. That vanilla- and caramel-heavy pineapple sweet kicks issues off, nevertheless it isn’t lengthy earlier than the honeyed essence of a blended Scotch comes into view. It’s very candy and nicely masked by the extreme candylike qualities, nevertheless it does work to mood that sugar and tropical fruit, no less than to a level. Toasty breakfast cereal notes dominate the prolonged end — surprisingly warming, given the proof.
What then to do with Buchanan’s Pineapple? I’m not completely certain, although it does make a reputable substitute for pineapple rum, must you be searching for a barely totally different spin in your favourite seaside tipple. Past that, certain, pour your self a glass and down it neat, and we’ll focus on within the morning.
70 proof.
B / $40 / buchananswhisky.com
Buchanan’s Pineapple
$40
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