July 4th, 2026. 2.25 stars (somewhere around a 72-73 for me, "lacking key components") Rating the 2021 edition batch #1. Color is golden amber. The nose smells like grain neutral spirits, the taste isnt much better. This blended "whiskey" is definitely lacking key components. The mash bill claims 80% indiana straight whiskey (99% corn) and 20% japanese whiskey (55% grain, 45% barley). Even at $30 a bottle this is a stretch for quality as theres many others out there which are better. The flavors it does have are disjointed and non-harmonious.