Unfortunately drank this one after the Boss Hog V: Spirit of Mauve. As a staunch rye drinker, the Samurai Scientist underwhelms, but makes up for its short comings with a slightly more complex palate. Nose: Apples and cinnamon with subtle herbal notes. Palate: Apples, oak, and more apples. Slight spice that opens up on the tongue and burns off at the back of the throat. Doesn’t travel down to the chest like the V. Lighter hints of vanilla and molasses. Feels like a much lower ABV. Could go through a bottle of this by accident. Finish: The vanilla comes late and stays late. Apples continue and with the cinnamon subsiding. Need to try again, but wouldn’t pay $50+ per pour.