Combination of two 3yr barrels and one 5yr barrel On the nose: butterscotch, vanilla, a bit of red fruit, some light maltiness, and citrus On the palate: butterscotch, vanilla, some oakiness, citrus, baking spices, mild maltiness, and light leather. A lot of zing to it Finish: More vanilla, more maltiness (not in an offensive way) and leather approaching a touch of smokiness. With water: More citrus and oak on the nose. The palate softens and sweetens, and a red berry fruit flavor comes forward, and there is more maltiness on the finish. Overall: An impressive homage to the Speyside style that i doubt would have made me think North Carolina if I tasted it blind. Don’t be afraid of the 3 year age statement - there is a touch of youthy malt flavor, but it is well integrated in a tasty and complex single malt. This combination of 3 and 5 year barrels is definitely mature for its age thanks to the North Carolina climate, and very much worth trying.