I just accepted a new job offer as Global Head of Data Management for a large pharma/biotech…so, I figured about time to open up one of my best samples I have, courtesy of an online whiskey reviewer from Malt-review.com. I don’t think I’ve ever had a BTAC. Actually, I can definitively say I’ve never had a BTAC. It’s not one of those things that if you’ve had it, you’ll ever forget whether you’ve had it or not. It’s like attending a World Cup game (I’m sure the tickets are as expensive as a BTAC). You won’t ever forget you attended it. I’ve been more and more hesitant to give a perfect 5…I used to give it more often, but I think over the years, it’s rare. I’ll go as high as 4.75, but not a 5. This here is a 5. No question or doubt about it. I was surprised by the nose: freshly cut flowers? Cherries. Nutmeg. Let it sit, and it blooms into more fruit. Mixture of red fruits…and cardamom?!? That’s a welcome change. Taste is just as surprising. Rose water. Oak. Cherries. Wow. I’m getting rose water? Like a Turkish delight…rose water, almonds, fruits. And a hefty dose of oak, like when you’re in an old wooden lodge. This is amazing. I added a few drops of water, and it opened up even more of the Turkish delight flavors. Not sure if I’d ever buy a bottle…I’m always hesitant to shell out this much money on distilled corn water (albeit, one of highest quality) , but I’m so very thankful to Taylor at Malt-review.com for sharing a sample! One of the best whiskeys I’ve had to date.