Tastes

I find this whiskey to be clean on the nose and taste almost vibrant. I find a big bold honey crisp apple with pear and a small amount of sugar cookie on the nose. It's easy to get lost in the nose of this sweet whiskey. Once you remember to go in for a taste I found more apple and pear but also some vanilla, Carmel and even a little bit of baking spice. The finish is short and clean but still sweet and enjoyable. I could see this being a background whiskey if it wasn't so vibrant. it kind of reminds me of my two year old daughter being all cute and craving attention. It always brings you back around. Side note if you want something that makes you think happy and celebratory get this it fits so well.

Last night with a good group of guys and some great cigars we had this most excellent libation. This whiskey is fun and playful. The mesquite smoke does give it a different dimension while still seeming very traditional in the single malt style. The thing about this whiskey is it's youthful maturity. It's smooth like a good 10 to 12 year whiskey even though only aged 2 years in the Southwest's high deserts. The great mouth feel is oily in texture. The initial nose reminded many of us of pie crust and on the palate there was a vanilla Italian cream soda note that prevaded through the whiskey the entire night. I'd give this a 94 over a 91 but that's because of my own personal tastes. I strongly recommend this to anyone that likes a great single malt with a nice twist.