Nose: 80 proof bourbon strong with hints of light sweet brown sugar. Pallet: Raw flavors of vanilla and caramel which is likely molasses. Finish: The pallet follows through with a dryness. The only issue with the dryness is you want another sip! This is differently more of a premium rum and is made to be enjoyed neat or with a cube. You can tell that this has been aged for years. Moving into the summer season and your looking to move from bourbon to something a little more sweet this is what you need. The longer this breathes the more flavor it gets. Another excellent recommendation is the Plantation Pineapple Run (makes excellent summer cocktails).