Poured neat Nose: This one got my attention and punched me right in the nose. Brown sugar, clove, cinnamon, rye spice and a good dose of the ethanol. Touch overboard for me on the ethanol but not completely overwhelming. Palate: Buttery sweet corn and dried fruit. Then mid way I got the rye and a bit of white pepper. Finish: Was rather lengthy and started sweet with red hots cinnamon candies. Rye spice took over from here with some tobacco leaf, oak and a lingering peppery sensation. Previously, I’ve not had the fortune to find anything from Beam that I care for, however, this one I can see myself keeping around the liquor cabinet.