One of my realities as a pastor is that much of what I do resides in the realm of the mystical. So does this dram, as it frankly transcends the boundaries of what whisky most often is. How can something simultaneously be so full of darkness and brightness, earthiness and airiness? The nose is a smoky, gritty seaside quay...and also home to fruit and flower vendors, with a chocolatier and a coffee roaster down the way. The palate somehow manages a tightrope act of being simultaneously smoky, salty, fruity, dry, and bitter without ever feeling confused or jumbled. Every note of flavor has its place; nothing is too loud or out of balance. Hands down one of the most memorable whiskies I’ve had the pleasure to taste; my deepest thanks to @PBMichiganWolverine for sharing this one with me! I can only hope that the rest of Holy Week goes down as smoothly as Springbank.