This is a great bourbon after it has a chance to open up. It has a hit of a coffee and caramel scent. The front starts off with the sweet warm caramel mixed with apple notes. The middle yields a warm caramel and vanilla taste. It follows through with a bit of sweet vanilla and coffee and caramel heat, but it’s very smooth throughout. Definitely different and better than regular Elijah Craig, which has its own good qualities as well.