Tasted in a Glencairn spirits nosing glass. Aroma - Neat - Immediately getting an aged rum impression, browned butter, a certain fatty, waxy impression and a small amount of brown sugar. Adding a teaspoon of water . . . This has simplified the smell a bit. Mainly just getting brown sugar now. Taste - Neat - Very buttery, light almond/marzipan/cherry note, figs, heavy date and raisin and aged rum. Adding a teaspoon of water . . . This has thinned the flavor out a bit. Not recommended. Final thoughts - I understand why this is referred to as the “Poor man’s Pappy” and revered so highly. It’s got a lot of the same notes I found in Old Rip Van Winkle 10, particularly in the rum characteristics. I’ve quickly found that none of the Weller expressions benefit from water and are best drank neat. All in all, a fantastic offering and highly recommended.