Santa Fe Spirits 5yo Batch 1

Santa Fe Spirits 5yo Batch 1

That Boutique-y Whisky Company, Master of Malt
Single malt - New Mexico
Amber red 
65.7% ABV
Dram

Nose: Camphor, sandalwood, vanilla, pears, black tea, cream, hints of nutmeg. With water, cream, vanilla, aluminium foil, hints of marzipan. 
Mouthfeel: Heavy body, astringent, warm, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sweet salty. Sandalwood, cream, vanilla, black tea, butter, pears, pear drops, sea salt, hints of milk chocolate. With water, pear drops, cream, vanilla, brown paper. 
Finish: Short. Pears, milk chocolate, cream, butter. 

Comments: 

Floral and woody, lots of esters as well. Water opens it up, and the whisky becomes fruity and feinty. Very promising, takes a lot of water very well.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.