I love trying American craft distilleries, gotta hand it to their ingenuity, trying various techniques to overcome the shortage of time. They don't have the luxury of waiting 18 years. No, they need to get 'er done in less than 2 years. How else are they going to sell this otherwise to Diageo or LVMH or Pernod-Ricard? Show a great IRR, strong customer segment, and a unique market. They're going the route of George Clooney, High West and Del Maguey. But American craft distilleries are caught in a bind. They can't just overnight produce a 18 yr old, and yet their sheer labor cost elevate prices to those of 18 yr olds ( $100 for a 2 year Westland anyone?). This sample was provided by Scott as a bonus sample in our trading team. Sour apples. Strong strong oak...like new wood. A bit bitter. It's a good effort, and you really gotta commend the hands-on craftsmanship. But, needs a bit more time to ease things off or maybe a finishing to hide the bitterness.