Nose: sweet, sharp, bright, lemon, slightly saline, amaretto, shortbread - credit other reviewers on the last two Taste: cherry, cinnamon, apple, honey, clove, toffee, cocoa, brie, pepper, crackers, savory ham - a lot to untangle Finish: long and spicy with more honey, vanilla, herbal notes and bbq char A hybrid beast of a whiskey that is very good for what it is.