I've recently gained an appreciation for WT products after initially only caring for the Rare Breed. That WT trademark "funk" kind of grows on you and you can usually find a bottle of WT101 in my cabinet at all times. This one is light amber in the glass and even if this was a blind tasting, I would've identified it immediately as a WT product from the nose. Big bold vanilla custard, followed by nutmeg and baking spices. A splash of water gives it a slight floral note. Neat, it enters sweet with a peppery, dry dusty kick (that's the "funk" I've grown fond of). A little astringent with some oak on the finish. Water reduces the astringency but leaves the "funk" while adding lingering cinnamon to the finish. This, much like the WT101, benefits greatly from a splash of water. This is good, but I was really expecting more depth of flavor from a premium release by the Russells. While better than the WT101, it's not $10-$15 better. I'll enjoy this bottle, but next time I'll stick to the 101 and keep the extra $10 in my pocket, or throw in an extra $5-$10 and get the Rare Breed.