Immediately, the nose hits with a barrage of apple butter, blackberry jam and childhood memories of Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies. The second pass reveals clementines and roses followed by fresh picked oregano and candied cashews atop a thick layer of toffee, maple syrup and fluffy pancakes. Underneath it all, there is a hint of burnt out campfire in the morning.

The landing is stunning and complex. The initial palate covers the full spectrum with sweet, citrus, savory and spicy notes all touching down harmoniously with one another. The viscous, tingling palate is perfectly integrated, presenting cedar wood, pine needles, demerara, tonka beans, black cherry and milk chocolate. The chocolate notes carry long into the nutty finish as a warming sweet, citrus and gently bitter blood orange note rises and falls, cresting as the whisky settles comfortably, never revealing its shocking 129.8 proof.