This whiskey has a pretty fancy presentation and a hefty 25 year age statement - congrats to the kids at the ad agency for Diego in churning out yet another top shelf looking bottle and getting people to buy it at top shelf prices ($160, myself included)- but that’s unfortunately where the magic ended for me Nose- pretty weak and hard to nail down- it’s hard to nail down because it’s uninteresting. Palate- mouth entry is smooth, it’s a light mouth feel with a small amount of spice. The tasting notes are pretty basic- it reminds me a little of a watered down blade and bow. Finish- smooth, tastes light - light like it’s been forgotten in a barrel a few years too many- IMO only malted barley (Scotch) holds up over 23 years in the barrel - rye and corn based spirits start to fall apart in a bad way after that time. If you want a blended whiskey that performs with smoothness and taste at a FRACTION of the cost - go with POWERS, that stuff is an amazing value. Don’t tell anyone; like I’m doing ... right... now. We all know how whiskey companies are pining over any opportunity to execute price hikes these days. Enjoy!