EXPLORATION: Apple nips the nose, with afterthoughts of vanilla, cherry, and oak. The apple remains apparent on arrival, but quickly bursts into a dry and spicy bouquet for the middle. The finish smooths out the experience with the return of vanilla and cherry. EXHORTATION: This might not be this seeker’s cup of scotch, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. At an admirable 46% and a fair price point, this might be YOUR cup if you like your whiskys apple-y and dry. POSTSCRIPT: One more thing: when drinking out of doors, keep an eye out for gnats & fruit flies—lest you need to pick the thirsty creatures out of your dram (like I did). Who can blame them?