Nose: Heat at first, but this slowly opened up to fresh banana bread & sweet oak. Taste: It follows the nose for the most part, but add in vanilla and caramel notes. There is a dark fruit element that I can’t pinpoint. It was still pretty hot even after airing it out a while. Hopefully this will calm down in a week or two. It’s very oily which coats the mouth well. Finish: Long finish with a nice hug Conclusion: It’s a great whiskey if you don’t factor the cost. (~4.6 overall) Pros: I love the flavor profile and the proof point. It’s a cool looking bottle to have on the shelf too. This doesn’t taste young at all (no age statement had me nervous). Cons: The price sucks when you compare it with Rare Breed & ECBP. It took me a while to find it, but it’s a 1 & done at $130 +tax. I can’t justify a backup even if I think it’s a lock for top 10 of 2022.