This is one of those bottles that you see for a long time on the shelf and aren’t too interested, and then when you are it’s disappeared everywhere. Was able to find a bottle today and it’s quite expensive for only 375ml, but the hunt is over so maybe it was worth it. The nose first brings musty, wet hay and corn husks, but after a little time there is sticky toffee, molasses and vanilla. The final layer shows just a hint of citrus and some malt. Your classic bourbon this is not. Palate begins with more damp grass, and a light handed peat, but not smokey, just earthy and vegetal. It transitions in more traditional American flavours with the brown sugar, orange and baking spice. Unfortunately it’s just not oily enough (or high enough proof) to carry those flavours very long.. a tad on the thin side. With that said finish is short, with some dry woody notes and a little malt crying for attention. Overall it’s good but not great, and for 20 bucks less you can snag the WR Kentucky Straight Malt and have a similar profile minus the peat, and get all 750ml. However there is something to be said for finally getting your hands on something you’ve been looking for, so no regrets here at all.