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⚖️ Grading Scale

1 | Disgusting - Gutter water.

2 | Poor - Drain pour.

3 | Bad - Only mixed with something.

4 | Sub-par - I don't hate it, but won't buy it again.

5 | Average - Just fine.

6 | Good - A good everyday whiskey.

7 | Great - Will become a regular.

8 | Excellent - Special occasion whiskey. 

9 | Incredible - Buying all the bottles I can find and/or afford. 

10 | Perfect - Drinking this on my wedding night. 

ABSTRACT DESCRIPTORS
Here are a few of the most frequent:

  • Bland: Lacking in distinctive characteristics
  • Coarse: Flavors or aromas that are harsh or overly intense
  • Clean: Free of imperfections
  • Dry: Lacking in sweetness, astringent
  • Flat: Dull, boring, lacking complexity
  • Fresh: Full of flavor, no offputting characteristics
  • Green: Leafy or floral (from aldehyde)
  • Hard: Strong metallic or flinty sensations;
  • Harsh: Highly astringent or sharp
  • Heavy: Intense aromas and flavors
  • Light: Delicate, but well-defined aromas and flavors
  • Mellow: Smooth and soft, minimal alcohol sensation
  • Neutral: Lacking aromas other than alcohol
  • Rich: Fullness, roundness, oiliness, intensity, pleasantly sweet aromas
  • Round: Balanced aromas, flavors, and mouthfeel
  • Robust: Intense aroma, full-flavored, and powerful character
  • Sharp: High alcohol, acidity, or astringency
  • Soft: Subtle aromas and flavors
  • Sweet: Aromas and flavors of sweet malted barley
  • Thin: Diluted or watery mouth-feel; lacks aroma and flavor

COMPARATIVE DESCRIPTORS
There are also hundreds of concrete comparative terms to describe the flavors and aromas of whiskey, including:

  • fruity, dried fruit, fresh fruit, citrus, melon, lemon, lime, orange, peach, plum, cherry, berry, apple, green apple, pear
  • cranberry, tart cherry, currant
  • sweet, cake, fruit cake, candied cherries, craisins
  • figs, raisins, prunes, dates, dried apricots, bananas
  • flowery, rosewater, rose petals, fragrant, perfume, meadow, violets
  • herbal, savory, esters
  • vegetal, grassy, leafy, clover, laurel, eucalyptus,
  • peat, earth, heath, heather, moor, fen, cedar, silage, hay, cut grass, musty, moss, wet dog
  • butter, oily, fatty, greasy
  • chocolate, cocoa, malted milk
  • smoke, charred, charcoal, burnt, fireplace, campfire
  • woody, oak, cask, tannic, rope
  • spicy, warmth, hot, zesty, fiery
  • spiced, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla, anise
  • tea, coffee
  • pine, resin, sap
  • sherry, oloroso, wine, red wine, rum, port, liqueur
  • malty, grain, cereal, toast, bread, shortbread, cookies, biscuits, oatmeal
  • nutty, almond, walnuts, coconut
  • candy, toffee, butterscotch, caramel, marshmallow
  • seaside, seaweed, salt, kelp, kippers, brine, ocean
  • tobacco, pipe tobacco, cigar box, leather
  • honey, syrup, maple, molasses,
  • alcohol burn, ethanol, spirity
  • medicinal, iodine, solvent, turpentine
  • sulphuric, creosote, tar, phenolic, tarry rope
  • bitter, astringent, dry, tart, acidic
  • balanced, nuanced, complex, clean, subtle
  • heavy, smooth, creamy, full-bodied, rich
  • lasting, long, short