This is actually the first time i have ever heard of the Orphan Barrels. It seems Diageo has some special, unique, "orphan" Barrels, that contain diferent whiskies from undisclosed distilleries. Actually a pretty good story, because they say that this are all very limited bottles and once they are gone, well... they aren't coming back. Bottled at 45.1%abv, Ok. The story is something. The tasting and nosing notes are another. Caramel in the nose. Metallic coins, creme brulee. A little toffee. Vanilla. A little refined aroma notes. On the palate, very herbal and butterscotch. Apricots. Aftertaste is medium, long, very pleasant. It is a fine bourbon. But it is not a Pappy. Not a John E. Fitzgerald 20yo. Compared to those two, this one is fair. 85 over 100.