Nose: Corn dust and dandelion - that unmistakable smell of pulling dandelion weeds in the garden. A slight fruitiness, like light cherries and soft red apples. A bit of ethanol burn and much less spice than I expected. Much more vanilla on the nose the second time in, like some buttercream frosting.
Palate: Thick and sweet at first, followed by a burst of spices. Lots of cinnamon, nutmeg, subtle peppery notes, and more as is roils on the tongue. Behind that is a sort of floral creaminess that I can't quite describe. Second time around I find a lot more oak influence, like chewing on a spicy toothpick.
Finish: Medium length, dry mid tongue and mouthwatering at the same time. Lots of corn and honey sweetness as well as some oak and tanned leather.
Conclusion: I am impressed, I'd take this over the standard Four Roses Single Barrels I've had. That floral base throughout is phenomenal - I'm a sucker for floral whiskies and this has got it. The mouthfeel on this sticks out as one of the defining characteristics, just so thick and silky smooth. I also didn't expect the explosion of spice on that palate since there was no hint of it on the nose. Definitely a bottle to buy again.