Friday night, tasting night. Pulled this out of the from the samples that aspire to get through. Broken Barrel is one that I am familiar with, until tonight. N: An immediate nose of musky, leather-bound, antiqued library books. As it opens, white grapes, corn meal, mixed with a generous amounts of vanilla bean extract. Time is rewarded to the nose. The aromas become richer and sweeter with the addition of root beer and a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg. P: The high proof anesthetizes the tongue. Dark caramel, butterscotch, white pepper are primarily the flavors. Leather and oak are in support of the primaries. W: With a healthy dose of water sweetens the pour pulling forward more butterscotch and focuses the peppery spiciness. F: An oaken, drying, spicy, finish with wisps of vanilla and cream. O: Admittedly until this pour I haven’t heard of this whiskey. The nose is quite inviting, rich and lures you into wanting to taste. The palate embodies the nose and expands it a bit further. A touch of water only improves the whiskey. Quite enjoyable. Thank you @soonershrink for the sample. [86/100][Tasted: 4/26/14]