This the best Whiskey of 2025! I was also a huge fan of the 2024 Russell Reserve 15 year from 2024 so I am not totally surprised, but this expression is very special. I pray to the Whiskey gods that this will not be the last Master’s Keep release ever as rumored. Hopefully, this amazing father and son collaboration will continue to the delight of enthusiasts like myself for many more years. At 118 proof, i think it is ideal to enjoy neat in a glencarin. The nose is very alluring with hints of oak, cigar wrapper, honey, and fruit. The taste is a bold combination of light oak, baking spice, maple syrup, and more dried fruit. The finish is long, smooth, and full of character. I detect more oak, chocolate, orange, and a final dash of spice that leaves you wanting another sip.