Nose - Caramel, sweet pine sap?, vanilla, toasted grains/cereal, leather, honey (w/ water) Caramel, vanilla, cooked apples, honey, toasted coconut?, leather Taste - Caramel, hint of coffee, chocolate, minty pine sap syrup sweetness, gentle heat/spice, apples, grilled pineapple, honey (w/ water) Caramel, vanilla, grassy, grilled pineapples, apples Finish - Light fruity/bitter spice, charred sugar, apples, honey, grass (w/ water) same Score - 91/100 Final Thoughts - This from start to finish felt like a very well done mashup of a bourbon and a cask strength Glenlivet. Good bourbon notes of caramel and vanilla were there, but they were also married with the classic cooked apple notes I personally get from a Glenlivet. Now thinking about it, a bit of the honey and apples from a Balvenie too. The interesting pine syrup notes I got seemed to fade a bit with water and seemed to make the bourbon + Glenlivet/Balvenie vibes work together better. This was a very interesting one and although not cheap, I could see this one being loved by bourbon drinkers to "transition" them to single malt Scotch. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - Yes Would I buy a bottle? - Maybe, but price is a bit steep NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.