Last year's version of this bottle was nice, but I am not sure it lived up to the price point. The ages and finishing on the 2021 was more intriguing so I decided to take a chance on it. I can say that if it falls flat it will likely be the last of the yearly offerings I pick ip from them. Nose is a nice start. Lovely hints of brown sugar mingling with red berries. Here's hoping the sip is as nice... First sip is interesting in a word. There are some light caramel and honey notes on the front end followed what to me comes off as a dried apricot finish. Some wine finishes leave a raisiny taste, this is definitely not that, but the dried fruit is definitely prominent and apricot is what I am getting. There is also a bit of an alcohol burn that joins the party on the back end, but nothing particularly harsh or memorable to it. I am going to say I like this. It is different and purists should just walk on by. I will need to try this later against the 2020 bottle as I think this one has a little more going on. However, like the 2020 bottle I would be much happier at atound $70 for this one. If you like different finishes and how they can morp whiskey this is a nice departure. If you are on a tight budget this one probably isn't worth the splurge.