The nose starts with a mix of charred oak, cinnamon, baked apples and vanilla cream that is rather pleasant. It almost takes on the sharp sweetness of molasses and as it breathes, it all comes together to smell wonderfully of apple crisp. The palate is very light with slight baking spices running down the sides of the mouth while sweeter notes of baked apple and vanilla go over the tongue. Charred oak follows, enveloping the mouth and bringing everything together. It is quite simple and basic and you almost forget there were apples added to the barrels. I expected stronger notes of apple, but ultimately don't feel as though that is adding much to this whiskey. The finish is short to medium with charred oak lingering before all the flavors become a bit astringent. There is spiciness that keeps the mouth tingling a little bit, but the whiskey becomes somewhat quickly forgettable. As something to sip this is perfectly fine. But for something to enjoy, this misses the mark a little bit.