I've always been curious about Stranahan's, but had always shied away due to the cost. When I saw this release at a very reasonable $42, I figured it was time to give it a go. APPEARANCE: Great bottle shape and labeling (but this one is missing the tin cup cap). Pours into the Glencairn a pale copper color. Fairly clingy with slow to form thin legs. NOSE: Very Good. Has an overall Light Floral Quality. Faintly Tropical with Coconut and Pineapple. Gives off a Dry Dusty Sweetness almost Like the Dry Crumbly Streusel topping found on top of a Coffee Cake. I do get faint wisps of the Banana that others have mentioned, but it grows and becomes more prominent the longer it sits. There is also just the tiniest bit of Heat. The empty Glass smells just like Honeycomb. NEAT: Nice Velvety Coating mouthfeel. That Floral Quality is strong here as well. It enters with a Light Malty Sweetness followed by Buttery Biscuit, Leather, Honeycomb, and Butterscotch. There is an Oaky Note, but not charred. More like Weathered. Just a hint of tingle on the palate with a fairly Long Finish. Old Leather and Oak on the clingy Long Lasting aftertaste. Just a hint of bitterness. SPLASH: A few drops of water and the Butterscotch really takes over both the Palate and Nose. VERDICT: Very pleased with this one at $42. A unique experience that is definitely one of the better American Malts that I've tried. At what is apparently not much more than 4 years old, it shows what good Craft Whisky can be in the right hands. This is one I'll definitely keep on hand as long as it remains available at its current price point.