Another week has gone by. It couldn’t go fast enough. The week started with 10 degree weather as the high temperature. Stress of work (as we all have) and dealing with aging issues of our family dog. This weeks pour is a sample from the SDT courtesy of @Telex. @LeeEvolved provides a well detailed history of Teaninich. Referring to his research, this is the primary whisky of JWR. (@LeeEvolved, Distiller Review; 2018). The color is pale gold. Fruity and a bright nose of apricots, white grapes, honey and coconut. There is a creamy buttery sweetness comprised of caramel, confectionery sugar and a smidge of milk chocolate. A small amount of oak and nuttiness of almonds and pecans. The palate takes in a sweetness but not overly so and somewhat brief. Honeyed tea, vanilla. The brief sweetness turns spicy and bitter. Red pepper flakes, fresh ginger root, soy sauce with lemon oil and oak. The aforementioned flavors are delivered in a medium body. A bit of a tingle on the tongue on the finish yielding to nutmeg and oak. The lemon oil carries from the arrival and remains on the finish. This medium length finish is finalized with an oaky dryness. The nose is quite inviting and vibrant. But what is promising on the nose is not as promising on the palate. Not terrible but the bitterness seems to diminish and harshen the experience through the finish. A dram that I would not necessarily turn down but not one I would reach for first either. Thanks @Telex for the sample. [82/100][Tasted: 1/25/19]