Wow!! This is my neck pour review and got to say, I love it. Granted I may be a bit bias as Balcones single malt is a household favorite. I tested first the smell of the whiskey in my hands, allowing the alcohol to dissipate and seeing what notes lingered. Got a strong coffee and chocolate flavor, very rich smell. Nose: Could be me but didn't find too many flavors standing out. Got a bit of caramel like a bourbon but something on the darker side. Taste: Strong smoke initially but not like a peated selection. Toffee, dark stone fruit, earthy, and hard to say but almost a small hint of licorice. I'm not a big fan of licorice but this was enjoyable. Follow thru: The taste from the start lingers with the smokey feel coating the palate, along with a dark chocolate. Very good, not overbearing and pleasant. Would be great with a medium to dark body cigar.