I must admit, I was pretty excited when I opened this one for the first time. The overall scent of this one is far more subtle than the other Highland Park whiskeys I have tried. There are notes of bread flour, almonds, light brown sugar and, sugar cookies. The taste is a bit more pronounced with shades of creme brulee, flaky, buttery biscuits, and toasted sourdough. The finish has a sweet, smokey wash. The subtly of this whiskey hides a decadence full of dessert bakeries and family breakfasts.