Nose - rich honey, raw cinnamon bun dough, salted caramel, vanilla, brown butter, marshmallow, sweet oak, graham cracker, mild to moderate ethanol burn. Taste - honey syrup, cinnamon bun, apple, salted caramel, frosted wheat, vanilla, sweet floral notes, candied pecan, melted chocolate, toasted oak, mild to moderate alcohol bite, finishing medium length with honey, caramel, and toasted oak flavors. I’m heading south from Waco to Hye, Texas for the next few days and reviewing some Garrison Brothers releases. My first thought was to wonder why I’m paying $80 for a bottle of 40% alcohol that’s not far off from a flavored whiskey. But I bought it anyway, since I’ve had extremely positive experiences with Garrison Brothers. This is an interesting experiment, and I think they pulled it off. The nose and palate are both dominated by honey and doughy cinnamon buns. There are other aromas and flavors, but they’re relegated to the background. I’m actually not disappointed in the low proof. It’s thick and rich as it is. This is good whiskey, but it’s not great whiskey. I wouldn’t buy this again at $80. It feels more like a $50 dram. I’m willing to shell out for the Balmorheas and Cowboys, but this doesn’t deserve the premium.