Nose - mesquite smoke, marshmallow, cola, vanilla, brown sugar, milk chocolate, banana, Nilla wafer, nutmeg, cherry, orange, dry oak, moderate to high ethanol burn. Taste - mesquite smoke, cola, caramel, brown sugar, toasted oak, ginger, tangerine, black pepper, allspice, vanilla, baked apple, moderate alcohol bite, finishing medium length with mesquite smoke, toasted oak, and caramel flavors. My previous experiences with Del Bac have been generally positive. I thought the standard Dorado release was decent and the Lost Lantern single cask pick was great. As expected, mesquite smoke leaps from the glass. It’s rather drying, but a rich sweetness follows, carrying cola, chocolate, and dark fruits. The smoke is on the palate too, bringing a slight bitterness and astringency. Some of the same notes from the nose present here with sweet citrus, cooked apples, and baking spices. Overall, this is good. It slots in between the standard Dorado and my Lost Lantern single cask. There’s some definite youth and harshness, but I enjoy it and would happily pour a glass if I wanted to get slapped around a bit. A big thank you to @soonershrink for providing the generous sample!