Noticeably and significantly different than other WR releases, this whiskey’s nose is incredibly vibrant. There’s sweet chocolate notes, some herbal qualities, and a touch of dusty old pine. On the palate, it’s just as lively. The fruit and the chocolate are there, but there’s also a really pleasant grassy quality, and even a little mint. It would almost be hard to guess that malted barley is the dominant grain, because there are some oaky grassy qualities that suggest off-the-beaten-path bourbon (probably due to the high % of corn in the mash bill) and even some slight herbal notes that hint towards rye. But the hidden fruit notes make it a really unique and fun drink, that I have to say I like even better than the classic bourbon.