Nose - mesquite, burnt brown sugar, caramel, vanilla, toffee, berry, cherry, cinnamon, clove, strong spicy oak, pecan, sultana, cocoa, coffee, black pepper, subtle sulphur, moderate to high ethanol burn. Taste - butterscotch, cherry, cinnamon, allspice, clove, berry, brown sugar, vanilla, molasses, raisin, black pepper, dark chocolate, pecan, coffee, rich oak, mesquite, moderate alcohol bite, finishing medium long with dark chocolate, coffee, and fried fruit flavors. While they are created differently, Lineage and Texas Single Malt are ripe for comparison. This is like the moody, brooding big brother. Where the Lineage was fresh, fruity, and citric, this is much darker. The backbone is similar, but there are more chocolate, coffee, and dark, dried fruit notes here. And interestingly, I’m getting a hint of that sulphuric, pencil eraser aroma I find on younger Springbanks. It’s not nearly as strong, but it’s definitely there. Overall, this is good. I think it’s about equal to the Lineage in quality. However, since this is over $60 while the Lineage is under $40, I’m going to err on the low side with the score. Because of this, I don’t think Texas Single Malt will become a permanent addition to my collection like the Lineage will. Still, this is a solid American single malt that showcases the richness a short amount of Texas aging can yield.