Nose - cheesecake, buttercream frosting, vanilla, orange zest, chocolate, apple, guava, pineapple skin, rich oak, grass, powdered sugar, pine, bell pepper, white pepper, creamed corn, floral and herbal notes, fresh agave, nutmeg, moderate ethanol burn. Taste - orange, chocolate, lemon, pineapple, dusty corn, brown sugar, caramel, rutabaga, apple, vanilla, grass, mint, anise, deep floral and herbal notes, white wine, cinnamon, rich oak, nutmeg, cooked agave, moderate alcohol bite, finishing long with an assortment of citrus, vegetal, and confectionery flavors. Wow, where to start with this one. This whiskey is a shapeshifter. To call it complex would be an understatement. The nose is rich with aromas of orange, chocolate, tropical fruit, vegetal succulent, and cheesecake, which is likely the first time I’ve identified that on any spirit. The palate is a bit like eating one of those chocolate oranges you get at Christmas followed by a big bite of stir fry. There’s a rich sour quality, a bit like white wine, and some telltale cooked agave squeaks in as well. What a treat! I’ve never tasted anything like this before, and I doubt that I will again. This is great whiskey, however the weirdness is going to prevent me from rating this extremely high. It’s really tasty, but definitely something you need to be in the right mood to experience. A massive shout-out to @PBMichiganWolverine for sourcing this bottle for me! It’s one I’m going to cherish for years to come.