Decided to blow a little bit of bonus money on something that sounded appealing due to its cask finishes, but which I was almost certain would not live up to expectations. The nose was a little unexpected, but great, reminding me of vanilla ice cream with some light tropical fruit and wintergreen in the background. On the first taste, it's a mouthful of sherry, reminiscent of a Glendronach 15 Revival but with a distinct grain presence. The finish is where the armagnac dominates. Oak permeates but isn't in control. I'd describe this as a well-aged Canadian whiskey that manages to capture some of what I like about Scotch and Armagnac. This is the best North American whiskey I've tried yet. I picked this bottle over the Grey Label Seagrass, and I'm really glad I did.