I received this as a gift. I have seen this on the shelves but it was never on my ‘buy it now’ list. One of the fancier bottles that have seen. This one has an enigma to me. I have not heard or read much of this Willett and I never happened to or come across or tasted prior to tonight. A quiet opportunity finds me and a pour (or two) to mull over. N: A gentle greeting upon the nose of light sweetness, floral and earthiness. Candy corn, honeysuckle, vanilla all encased in oak. P: The body is thin. A mouthful of honey and caramel sweetness tempered by mild peppery spice. There are small hints of lemon and strawberries that adds to the sweetness bowl. F: Inverse to the starting and mid palate flavors, the finish is delicately spicy. Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and pumpernickel. The vanilla and honey remnants keep the spice in check. O: Stowed in a Genie bottle, the liquid inside keeps metamorphosing. The aromas on the nose are few but bright. Changing on the palate, the transformation from sweetness to spiciness begins. More tangible and qualities are realized. Then at last a full spicy and long lasting finish is realized. The strongest part of this bourbon is born. This is an easy and approachable whiskey. Simple. The lack of overall complexity keeps this from being a first reach. But the finish does keep this one a strong pour and what I feel makes a good whiskey and great whiskey: the finish. Enjoyable. [87/100][Tasted: 1/24/25]