Another Colorado bourbon (I’m vacationing in CO), this one from nearby Montrose. I almost passed it up based on the other reviews (watermelon?! In whiskey?!), but decided to try it anyways. I’m glad I did. Color: copper penny Nose: strong apricot, vanilla First sip neat: It takes some time to figure out what’s going on here- it’s definitely not your typical whiskey profile. Fruity for sure. I actually get the notes of watermelon, but they aren’t unpleasant. Apricot shines through, along with snickerdoodle cookie and creme brûlée. I’m not getting the chocolate notes that the other reviewers got, but the fruit is heavy and pleasant. Not much burn at all. With water: deadens it. Kills all the nuance. Finish: medium. The sweetness lingers with a little oak and vanilla. Once water is added, the finish has a bit of grass or hay. This… is surprising. It’s not at all a typical bourbon (my go-to) or whiskey. This feels more like a dessert drink, like after a slice of pie or a handful of cookies. Easy, sweet. Crowd-friendly and approachable. I like it a lot.