The look of Sheep Dip is certainly suggestive of a full-bodied whiskey. It has a light amber appearance, like gold with a bit of copper stirred in, a coloring that has more depth than the usual paleness common to most scotch.
The nose is soft and creamy, with a fragrant pear-and-melon-honeyed sweetness, a touch of toffee, and a faint trace of wood. The flavor continues in the soft, understated, malty vein. There is a little wood and a little toffee, and at the end a dash of pepper. The finish is a pleasant one, of nice length and understated character, with just a little warmth and a modestly peppered afterglow.