Yes, it’s a Tuesday. But it’s the day before the Fourth. No work tomorrow, so I will pour a sample which was provided by @LeeEvolved who has been downright generous with all his samples; as well as all the other members of the SDT: @PBMichiganWolverine and @Generouy_Paul and @Telex. The nose begins with citrus with pink grapefruit with honey (it’s how I used to eat the in my youth). A toasted bread with orange marmalade is what is transformed (or is it transscented) in time. As it settles in, the sherry qualities become predominant: pecans, raisins, dates, plumbs, cinnamon, brown sugar. A small amount semisweet dark chocolate surfaces in due time. The body is lightweight and thin which causes any flavor to fade rather quickly. In small flashes are vanilla, demerara sugar, apples, cinnamon, black pepper, and oak. Sugar and spice in a small dose. What remains on the palate, briefly, is drying oak and cinnamon. What tends to make a great/exceptional whisky is the full experience from start to finish (probably stating the obvious). The nose transports you somewhere, the palate jettisons you into orbit and the finish brings you back smoothly. Most whiskies often fail by not being able to deliver two or even all three of these goals. This Tamnavalin delivers a nice nose but struggles to complete the other portions. Still, though, it not unpleasant. It’s just leaves you expecting more; wanting more. [84/100][Tasted: 7/3/18]