[Batch #:14420-B/Bottle #:302] Velvety sweet nose of corn and vanilla mixed in with a dash of spice from the rye. The scotch notes are evident, given some time. Speyside influences well blended with sweet bourbon within with the medium-bodied palate that's as soft as the nose. Finishes leaving a slightly bitter palate its some spice and tongue burn with a dash of black pepper and spearmint. A unique blend that is pleasant to drink. The smoke is not what I initially recall (truly a campfire). Post tastings were a bit disappointing as smoke was nowhere to be found. A change since last year? A nice bridge for bourbon drinkers to the peaty, smokey scotches. [$55][84/100][Tasted: 12/17/2014][Opened: 10/18/15; Revisited 2/5/16]