Entry #3 for me in the Tale series. Winter was pretty solid, Forest was a bit of a miss. High vanillin cask is a new element. This one features that and bourbon. Very interested in seeing how this plays out. Nose: A bit orange citrus pop right out of the gate. Followed by vanilla, butterscotch, and toffee. Orange cream soda. Floral notes and fruit, apple, pear, and apricot specifically. Some green grape and golden raisin. Coconut and macadamia. Almond and walnut. Nonparelis and chocolate biscotti. Sugar cookie and vanilla frosting. Palate: Plush. A hit of date and fig. Golden raisin. Apple, pear, and apricot. There’s some chocolate and ice cream cake—and I promise that’s not informed by the packaging. Graham cracker and vanilla frosting. Sugar cookie. Orange citrus. Honey sweetness and big time toffee. Caramel and brown sugar. Finish: A heavy hit of mocha right out of the gate. Almond and walnut. Apple, pear, and apricot. Toffee and vanilla. Cinnamon clove, and nutmeg. Moderate length. This is definitely the winner of the bunch. The first entry in the Tale series that really has me excited for the next one. The Vanillin cask is a very interesting touch here and added an incredibly rich and deep profile. This was absolutely worth the price of admission. Even at $100–which is quite a bit of an NAS. I’m looking to get another and I would highly recommend getting one of if you can still find it. It’s high quality and it offers a touch that you really won’t find anywhere else. 4.25/5.