This bottle has gotten quite a bit of hype in my area. Let’s see if it lives up to it. On the nose we find walnut, baked apple, orange peel, cereal grains, and a little ethanol. Moderate strength. Decent, but nothing to write home about. The palate is a different story; butterscotch, toffee, the baked apples and walnut from the nose, cherry cola, and a hint of oak. Very bright whiskey, and the flavors center on the very tip of the tongue. Medium length finish features cinnamon, barrel char, and cherry. Nice little blend here. Some prickly heat reminds you that this is a higher proof affair. Mouthfeel lighter than expected but it works even if part of me wanted more heft. This is one of those “the whole is greater than the some of its parts” bourbons. Reading my description above it doesn’t sound like it would knock your socks off, but this is darn good. At 69.99 it’s a little pricey for what you’re getting but not by much and I certainly don’t feel ripped off.