At face value, this is an extremely enjoyable dram. You find what you'd expect here: slight brine offset by sweetness and burnt nutty notes. It's just plain pleasant and really nice to kick back with. That's simultaneously gratifying and a bit disappointing. With something labeled as the first ever IPA aged scotch, you hope for a little more. Had I not been told this was IPA aged, I wouldn't have been able to tell any difference. It's only by knowing this fact that you're able to pick out the slightest (and I mean, slightest) IPA character elements. On top of that, they're extremely fleeting and you find them only in the very last second of swallowing. If you're not familiar with IPAs, you'll be lucky to find them at all. If you're in search of a solid scotch, you'll find one here. However, if it's adventure you're looking for, you're better off spending less on a more pronounced wine finish option. (FWF share #26) Opened: 07/13/17 Finished: 04/06/18