This is not a sipping whiskey and surely not to be used in a cocktail. The nose is bright and slightly stings the nostril. As soon as it touches the tongue, I am getting peanut brittle then apricot preserves mixed with orange peel. The finish is floral, maybe even herbal. Either way, it is very aromatic. After the aromatic finishes in the nose, the mouth has a assertive burn and this strange, heavy, chocolaty stout aftertaste lingers. It truly bizarre! This would be a perfect bourbon for a gathering or tasting with friends that appreciate complex bourbons. Any way you look at it, this is a premium dram. Definitely would try it again!