Oaky and bitter dried green apple nose. Little orange. Caramel. Palate is a little thin and disappointing. Bitter and oaky again on the palate. Slight cherry with green apple coming still. Finish is pretty short. Overall I’m a bit disappointed. This is the most expensive bottle I’ve bought and it’s not worth the price. It may be worth keeping on the shelf just to have some older bourbon, but it’s not my favorite. I may give it another shot but will probably trade it. I use the rating scale below. Distiller uses a scale of 5 and I use a scale of 10, but I’m sure you’re not too drunk to do the math! 1. Disgusting - So bad I poured it out. 2. Poor - I wouldn't consume by choice. 3. Bad - Multiple flaws. 4. Below average - Not bad, but many things I'd rather have. 5. Good - Just average. 6. Very Good - Better than average. 7. Great - Well above average. 8. Excellent - In a league of its own. 9. Incredible - An all-time favorite. 10. Perfect