Nose: Rich vanilla and brown sugar with oak to back it up. The proof helps this present very clearly without being too excessive. Stone fruits - cherries, apricots, peaches. Some subtle lightly roasted nuts, too. Solid whack of baking spices - clove, cinnamon, nutmeg. Really digging this nose. It's a classic, dense-leaning take, without being too sweet. Char and smoke come in a bit, too. Palate: Again, classic bourbon that tips towards dry. Oak is much more up-front in the mouth, with high molasses brown sugar and vanilla coming in after. Anise, clove, nutmeg, and a touch of hot cinnamon. Leather, tobacco, and dark chocolate. Tannins present, but not overwhelming. Slight poutpurri floral character. Well balanced overall, with the mid palate lighting up a bit more from the proof. Medium mouthfeel. Finish: Flash of proof and barrel char, then some oak comes in and settles down. Tannin, vanilla, cream, nuts, and leather. Maduro tobacco. Then the stone fruits come in - cherry pie filling. Fig newtons. Slowly fades off. Medium long length. Other notes: This has become a fast favorite. Normally I do notes within the first few glasses of the first bottle. This is my 3rd for this one. It's not without flaws. It could offer a little more density and richness. It could be maybe a bit more complex. But this isn't trying to be that kind of whiskey. It's clear the folks at Barrell were looking to craft a solid, middle to upper shelf experience. With a price point floating at/slightly above your Knob Creek Single Barrels, I'm not mad about it. Clearly something I'd suggest, and something that's quickly earned a permanent spot in my bar. Cheers!