What do the 'Game Of Thrones' single malt whiskies actually taste like?

It doesn't matter who wins the Game of Thrones, at least we'll still have whisky.

Whisky is here. Diageo’s Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection is one of the hottest topics in the whisky world right now, and there is no denying that it’s one impressive-looking collection.

However, most of the conversation surrounding the collection has revolved around the link to Game of Thrones. But what do the whiskies taste like? Putting aside the commercial aspects of the range, do the whiskies themselves live up to the hype?