Stryker Single Malt Whiskey adopts the Scottish tradition of smoking malted barley for their signature Islay Scotch Whiskies. Rather than burning peat, Stryker is mashed wih malted barley that has been smoked in the Texas BBQ tradition : with hardwoods such as oak, apple, and mesquite. This is Backyad BBQ Whiskey at its best. Tasting Notes : vanilla, smoke, dark chocolate, raisin, almonds, BBQ brisket