This is my first Smooth Ambler, and also my first whiskey from the state of West Virginia. This Old Scout 11 year old single barrel was bottled at 56.1% ABV and is most likely non chill filtered and natural color of dark copper. The nose starts with big notes of dill and mint right away, followed by rye and toasted corn. The nose predicts a hot palate to follow. Lots of sugary sweetness in the form of bubblegum, cotton candy and candy corn. Rich tobacco, vanilla, strong oak. Brown sugar, maple, caramel, molasses, spicy chocolate. Slightly fruity with cherry hard candies and orange liqueur. Lots of peanuts and some Brazil nuts. A false prediction by the nose as the palate is not nearly as hot as I expected. Big charred oak flavor, rye, mint, peanuts, cloves. Somewhat fruity with apple skins, tart berries, more peanuts. The spice level builds but never gets too hot. Not much in the way of depth for an 11 year old bourbon. A medium to full bodied mouthfeel that is mouth coating and dry. The finish is medium long with peanuts, oak, corn and very dry. The nose showed some real promise and depth, but the palate ended up being nothing but peanuts after a few sips. When just sitting and sipping, and not trying to decipher anything, it’s really not bad and would probably do well with a big ice cube. Not a bad bourbon, but at $54 you could do a lot better for less. Thanks to @LeeEvolved for the sample. 3.75 Cheers