I have read many positive reviews about Whiskey Del Bac Dorado (standard). This sample from @soonershrink is tonight’s pour. Hoping for a unique, mesquite, smokey experience. C: The color of shiny copper penny. N: At first pour, the nose is neutral. Over time, it begins to open up. Still light, but rubber hose and sweet mesquite. Lemon peel, vanilla cola, light brown sugar. P: It comes on to the palate hot, thick and sweet. A foundation of cola flavor. That foundation supports, tobacco, vanilla bean, dark roast coffee, with hints of orchard fruits. F: Finishes woody and dry. Black pepper, charcoal, waxy lemon peel that leads towards a bitter and long lasting finish. O: Never having tasted Whiskey Del Bac before, I was somewhat intrigued. Now having sampled, I admit I had higher expectations. Not that this was bad. I would classify it as an average whiskey. For me, the mesquite was buried and I had to work for it. I wanted more. Decent but not a show stopper. Thank you again @soonershrink for sharing [85/100][Tasted: 1/9/24]