Last night with a good group of guys and some great cigars we had this most excellent libation. This whiskey is fun and playful. The mesquite smoke does give it a different dimension while still seeming very traditional in the single malt style. The thing about this whiskey is it's youthful maturity. It's smooth like a good 10 to 12 year whiskey even though only aged 2 years in the Southwest's high deserts. The great mouth feel is oily in texture. The initial nose reminded many of us of pie crust and on the palate there was a vanilla Italian cream soda note that prevaded through the whiskey the entire night. I'd give this a 94 over a 91 but that's because of my own personal tastes. I strongly recommend this to anyone that likes a great single malt with a nice twist.