Tastes

Nose is slightly sweet and peaty, but not overpowering. Mouthfeel is oily, buttery and warm. Palate starts spicy, with cinnamon and clove, followed by a gentle fruity sweetness, then lingering but muted peat smoke. Giving 4 stars because of the complexity and because I've never tasted a whiskey quite like this, but still trying to figure out if I actually like it.

Nose is excellent, with a subtle fruity sweetness on the palate, but an unfortunate underlying metallic/copper taste that lingers.

Batch B518 Honey, vanilla, cinnamon and some oak on the palate. Alcohol burn in the mouth, but not as much as I expected for such high proof, leading to a gentle warmth going down.

Barrel 257 Barreled 1/8/10 Bottled 1/22/18 Easy drinking, good for sipping neat. Nose is fragrant but light. Some spice and smoke, but more sweetness on the palate. Nothing overpowering. Hints of vanilla and caramel. Finish is long and warm.

Copper color. Nose is complex, dominated mostly by a light peat smoke. Further inspection reveals a subtle floral component, vanilla and oak. Medium body. Palate has a lot of peppery spice, with light vanilla and oak, and more peat smoke on the backend. The long finish is where this whiskey really shines. The peat is joined by sweet cherry syrup and vanilla, warming spices, with a peppery tingle on the lips.