Vanilla, leather, some cherry and apple, and alcohol on the nose, pleasent and not overpowering with any of the elements... alcohol burn on the palate, hint of banana, oaky char, spices... A profound but not painful or unpleasant burn on the finish from the proof which sticks around well past the sip, really expertly balanced to give the fire but not overpower... Lots of sweetness throughout. This bottle absolutely lives up to the hype