I promise I'll revisit this with a clean palate. Nose: as my 7th drink of the night, plus chugging a Guinness, I get very little nose from this. Some caramel and anise. Rubber from sneakers? To be honest, the glass wasn't 100% clean. It was just rinsed with water real quick, so I need to revisit this anyway. Flavor: nice heat; more warmth than heat. Dry with only a touch of caramel sweetness. It reminds me more of the sweetness you get from cinnamon than from actual sugar. Reflecting the nose, I'm getting some anise. There is also a little bit of woodsiness - not oak - but something wood adjacent. Finally, I do get a bit of rubber coming through. Upon another pour, I need to add that this is slightly spicy with a touch of tobacco and demerara. The finish has a hint of peanut to it and it lingers well. Bottom line: It's not my favorite ECBP or my favorite profile, but it is definitely above average for whiskey in this price range.