Nose: Cinnamon apple and sweet spices, pleasant and warm. Unfortunately the nose is the real high-lite for this one, while it keeps the sweet heat going through the middle, and the cinnamon spice carries the day, there just isn't much else going on. The dark caramel sugar notes hold up, but I'm looking for more here and just not finding it. Note wise it's a bit on the bland side and may not even offer the variety that standard 46 is consistently great at delivering. The real question is if it is even better than standard 46 which consistently brings bang for the buck. Expect to pay 50% more over normal 46 in most markets, this just doesn't add up for me and that's sad, I was really hoping it wouldn't disappoint. This one is on the low end of the proof at 108 and while not at all bad, for the distillery known for it's great finishing I can safely say pass on it and try for better luck on another wood finish special. Cheers!