Nose- Vanilla cherry-cola and oak hits you in the face. The cherry on top really stands out Palate- Oaky and rich. It is a bit hot but hell, this bourbon is for big boys! A few drops tempers it down. I get that deep cherry followed by vanilla, and brown sugar. Reminds me of a few BTAC offerings and even better. Finish- love the vanilla and the up-down warming. Finish is long. If there is any flaw here it maybe a bit drying/tannic. Those who love the oak will have no problem though. Overall- Stagg Jr. has gotten so much better over time. This one continues on that path. It attempts to hide nothing. Straight up, in your face, and a beast! Nicely done!