My nose isn't what it was before I moved to South Carolina, but I can still make out the vanilla, butterscotch and caramel. Palate is smooth, rich and creamy and as sweet as the nose would suggest, but midway in there's a surprising amount of spice and nuts that I didn't expect. That burst of nutmeg, allspice, pecan and chestnut keeps the balance and prevents a one-note drink. It's good, but it's not $100 a bottle good. It's barely $50 a bottle good. And it's nowhere near as good as the original Old Fitzgerald 12 year. Try it, but don't get caught up in the hype.