I have been totally out of rhythm when it comes to sampling. Maybe out of rhythm with life overall lately. But tonight I fell back into my former (but I am sure only momentarily). Hoping things will get back into line soon (many irons in the fire in my life right now). This has been sitting in my samples and harkens back to the SDT days, which seems like slight eternity. I think I even lost 3/4 of an ounce. So, before I loose any more, I figured, let’s do it. It jumps out with with sherry and ripened red fruit notes. Raisins, apples, red raspberries. There is a sugary overlay that wraps the fruity aromas. Vanilla, caramel, light-brown sugar. And, of course, there is the cereal notes. Oats and barley. If you were to describe a healthy-heart breakfast, take all those ingredients that comprise the aroma you would have just created that breakfast. It’s an instant sweet and spicy palate, but the spice is overshadowed by the sweetness. Initially sweet, almost too sweet. But then the mild spice crescendo’s. Crème brûlée, orange zest, milk chocolate, apples and pears which is similar in that aspect to Glenlivet 12. Fresh ginger and white pepper provide the spicy side on the palate. This is all delivered in a lightweight body with a silky texture. What remains of the palate lasts for a fair length. Bitter orange, oak tannins, vanilla and ever slight hints of apple. This is a pleasant dram. It is youthful and spry. A few more years in the cask would prove to be interesting and could mature into something a bit more in depth. The sweetness would definitely work well and compliment a mild cigar. Dalmore-esqe with some Glenlivet qualities. Quite enjoyable. Thanks @LeeEvolved for the sample. [88/100][Tasted: 4/29/22]