Batch MMXIX-A (2/2019). Pale straw in the glass. Relatively thin body with a touch of oil in the legs. Creamy vanilla nose with a gently spiced citrus. Cereal notes. Surprisingly, enough kick to keep you from nosing too deep. Clearly a grain whiskey through and through. On the tongue, vanilla cream dominates with caramel and a hint of oak giving the strong impression of toasted marshmallow. Persistently zesty around the mouth and edges of the tongue... another thing I tend to associate with grain whiskeys. Very well-balanced and quite nice - has all the key components from a sweet dram, but also very straightforward. Has all the categories of flavor and mouthfeel, but not layered. Verdict - very good offering, crowd-pleaser, and certainly well-made, but reminds more of an Irish style than what I hope for in a scotch. Will enjoy the bottle but likely not replace for $100+. Spice tree is more memorable and half the price.