Review #011 Type: single malt scotch Proof: 43% Comments: NAS, finished in ex-IPA casks, experimental series #01 Tasted after: first up Appearance (no score): Chestnut color. Swirling reveals a thick line sticking to the side of the glass, legs are slow to form. Nose: 15/20 Green apple, honey, more green apple, a hint of fresh flowers, did I mention green apple (because yeah, there’s a lot of that). Palate: 25/40 Lemon and lime zest, ripe pear, and oak spice. Finish: 29/40 Medium finish, introduces a very mild salty undertone, more oak spice and a small ethanol burn, ends on a bitter note of grapefruit and walnuts. With Water: A drop of water enhances the oak spice and grapefruit flavors in the finish. Total: 69/100 Final thoughts: Impulse buy on my part when I saw it on sale as it looked unique. Glad I had the opportunity to try it, but I won’t be rushing out to buy another IPA finish once the bottle is empty. Price: $45 Would recommend: no Would buy: no Scoring Legend: 96-100: The perfect dram, absolutely exceptional, nectar of the gods, I will savor this bottle and make it last, 5 stars. 90-95: Near perfect, there is something truly special about this whisky, 4.75 stars. 85-89: Very good to amazing, almost the complete product, 4.5 stars. 80-84: Quite good, very enjoyable to drink, but doesn’t wow me, 4.25 stars. 75-79: Good, enjoyable but ultimately flawed, unlikely to purchase again, 4 stars. 70-74: A solid dram, but wouldn't go out of my way to get it, 3.75 stars. 55-69: Drinkable, 3.5-2.75 stars. Below 55: Suitable for cooking or direct contribution to the kitchen sink drain, 2.5 stars or less.