Nose: sweet, vanilla, herbs, wood, melted caramel, pastry, acetone. Typical bourbon. Palate: no burn on taste buds, sweet, oak, vanilla, spices Finish: medium, again sweet, astringent oak. Great as Old Fashion. Good bourbon in general but it's too sweet for me. I'm still not a bourbon guy, so probably will not buy it again... But may recommend it to a friend If you have a sweet tooth - this bourbon is for you!