[5.2023] I frankly can't tell you when I first had this. Spring semester of 2023 was a teacher's nightmare combo that I pretty well drank through like the spring of '20. But somewhere in that mix, I bought a bottle of this based on my long desire to find a single barrel version (now have one). I don't know what I paid for this but it was too much. Bartender at the distillery on a later visit said this was their best one but I disagree. It's simple harsh. Oily is a solid tag, combined with the vanilla and bite of an untamed liquor. Probably better with an ice cube - straight is not my favorite in this case.