NOTE: The blend has changed since the Distiller notes were written. Per High West's website, the MGP 75/21/4 is still listed, but the other bourbon that they list is 84/8/8 which would make it Dickel sourced. They do not divulge the source of the other components due to "contractual obligations". I doubt there is any more 13yo bourbon finding its way in here or it seems they would definitely push that. As a side-note, I appreciate the way that they are as open about their sourcing as they can be. Batch 18019 Nose: Old oak, hay, saddle soap and leather, varnish, some orange peel and just a hint of dill in the background. High West always delivers (for me anyway) on the nose. This is a very interesting combination of notes, but I'm not sure that the combination bodes well for the palate. Neat: Enters with a light honey sweetness followed by rye spice, black pepper and oak. Not overly complex. Bitter drying finish, similar to orange/lemon pith. Limited burn with tingly oak lingering on the palate. Some time in the glass either brings out a little more sweetness, or you palate adjusts and finds more there. I'm not sure which. Splash: A few drops of water really brings the orange peel to the forefront of the nose. Gives the palate a pink bubble gummy sweetness. Tones down the drying astringency on the finish and makes it more pure orange/citrus and less citrus pith. A few drops of water increased my enjoyment of this one immensely and save it from a score in the 2's. Verdict: I'm glad I tried it, but I don't see this being a repeat buy at $40. A bar local to me has ordered in a barrel of this finished in peated scotch casks (the only barrel select available in the entire state). I definitely want to give that a shot, though. I love High West's experimentations, but this on its own was just okay for me.