The nose opens up with oak and green apple along with subtle hints of smoke and dried flowers. The dominant note is definitely that of sweetness with maybe the slightest hint of spice as it opens up. The palate is very soft gives way to oak, pepper and caramel apple as it sticks to mostly the middle of the tongue and the sides of the mouth, making the mouthfeel a shortcoming. It isn't thin or rich, but it also isn't memorable with how simple the palate is and a lack of evolution from it. The finish is medium and slightly astringent with the sweetness not quite carrying over, neither does the oak. Everything seems to be quickly subdued, although there is a lingering pepperiness. With ice or in a cocktail this might be alright, but served straight as a sipping whiskey, there is more to be desired from this.