The color on this is a wonderful copper orange, dressing well with the orange Barrell label. The color reminds me of the first edition copper available from Land Rover. The nose is lighter than expected, sweet notes of light butterscotch, marshmallow, and sweet mellon. The first sip brings a little heat but not what you’d expect from a dram blended from 20% 5 year, 50% 7 year, 20% 10 year, and 10% 17 year whiskeys at 120.48 proof. The second sip has a light viscous nature, shifting to a quick drying sensation in thr mouth. You get rich flavors of maple syrup, molasses, and snickers nuget and carmel. (Think about a Snickers that has no nuts… how awesome is that?). There is a slight black pepper and leather finish. But nothing crazy like you get from 10 year+ oak bombs. Its just the right amount of tannins. There are additional notes of toasted oak, graham cracker, and butter. This drinks very similar to a ECTB but at a higher (but not noticeable proof). This is a dangerous dram, you can easily think this is lower proof based on the mouthfeel and find yourself instantly in trouble. Overall a great pour, if you are a fan of Barrell you won’t be disappointed at all. If you like higer proof and great sweet profiles, you won’t be disappointed. However, for me personally there is a limited complexity to this whiskey its not a flavor bomb, or roller coaster of crazy. Which makes this a very appropriate and approachable whiskey for most drinkers. Lastly, the only thing this whiskey is lacking is a little heavier mouthfeel. For me I personally like a more oily/rich mouthful. Overall 4 out of 5