Nose leaves a bit to be desired. I can’t pick out many individual notes here. Something similar fresh behind the alcohol. Herbs like mint or really old rosemary. Palate is much better, where the freshness is confirmed with strong black pepper front end and a pepper/herbal/woody back end. Back end reminds me of deer hunting after a stormy night. Dirt, wood and leaves... in a good way. Finish is long and warm. Enjoyable whiskey.