Westward American Single Malt Barrel #B-236-11 / 65.5% ABV Nose - (w/o water) Dark caramel, light oaky toffee, malted milk, hint of dark chocolate, light cherry syrup (w/ water) Brighter nose, more green/young oak vibe, caramel & toffee, minty cherry dark chocolate Taste - (w/o water) Intense brown sugar syrup, bit hot & drying, rich caramel, light herbal/minty vibe, fresh peppercorns (w/ water) Drying oaky heat, sweet lightly "green" oak brown simple, fruity/oaky peppercorn heat, lightly fruity funk but in a pleasant way Finish - (w/o water) Heat fades fairly quickly, lingering sweet brown simple, light herbal/medicinal sweet (w/ water) Light herbal/medicinal sweet, not unpleasant, but very unique & very long lasting Score - 87/100 Final Thoughts - This was surprisingly drinkable without water even with the high proof and I think I actually preferred it without the water. I think it had more of the intense caramel sweet heat without and water just brought out this medicinal funk that although not unpleasant, not my favorite. For an American single malt, this tastes & noses very similar to a bourbon but with a single malt mouthfeel. Overall this is quite good, not something I'd regularly reach for, but for an American single malt, it's quite tasty. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - Maybe Would I buy a bottle? - Maybe