Out of the gates this whiskey smells quite a bit fruitier and sweeter than the 10 year. On the nose I am picking up on a mixture of blueberries, acai, honey and a light scent of chocolate with wood musk. The musky smell is a lot less pronounced with this one. The taste is just as sweet as the smell. There is almost a dessert quality to the taste, with notes of chocolate, berries, honeycomb and a touch of salt. There is a taste hidden in there that reminds me of a sweet oatmeal. The finish has a delicate tingle of pepper with a subtle undertone of bitters and rubber.