Another work week closes out and allows me some time to pull from the backlog of whisky from our little touring group. This sample provided extremely generous @PBMichiganWolverine. A nosing starts off floral, light with a touch of sweetness. Honeysuckle, vanilla confectionery frosting. These are contained of encased with a toasted oak. As it opens, bourbon qualities are revealed. Brown sugar, cinnamon, cardboard, apricots. A rather busy, bright and inviting nose. A draw on the palate and the mind is thrown into confusion as the flavors do not reveal anything similar to the nose. Spicy and bitter initially of cinnamon and ginger root with orange rind. A trace amount of brown sugary sweetness. An earthy base supports the spicy bitterness: Tobacco leaves, potato skins with a mineral note. The body is slightly oily and slightly thick. The palate remains bitter with some oaky dryness for a length of time. An easily enjoyable dram that opens well and draws you in. A nose with a variety of aromas reminiscent of warm spring days. The palate throws you for a loop and a wealth of flavors it lacks. A good sipper, but nothing that is memorable or something I would actively seek out. One outstanding question: I understand the flora, but what comprises the fauna? [83/100][Tasted: 9/14/18]