A sip of the stuff is ridiculously smooth, and despite the slight hints of citrus and vanilla, the taste is medium-bodied and less complex than some of its sippin'-whiskey brethren—in a good way. At 80 proof, it's not an overpowering spirit, however heroic it may be, and the lightly peated barley lends a gentle smokiness to the whiskey.

This is next in line to try after Lagavulin. Perhaps to be enjoyed next month in NJ?