A wonderfully refined whiskey to sip with friends or challenge your palate. Nose is subtle with whiffs of apricots, pears, fresh flowers, honey and oranges. Palate takes quite a few sips and some thought to really unpack: oranges, tangerines, mint, herbs, nutmeg, pears all emerge. Finish is long but also quite subtle, with the fruits and honey lingering. The entire thing is very smooth. It whispers rather than shouts. A delicious sipper, even if it won't cater to taste buds of those who like me who typically swear by sherry bombs, peat monsters or barrel proof bourbons. Well done.