Tannic notes on the nose, I can smell the red wine. Nose is very sweet, but unique. comparable to angels envy Body is hot, lots of cinnamon and red hot candy. Finish has considerable burn Overall, I think this bourbon is a hit overpriced. I’m not the biggest fan, but I think people who like some heat would enjoy it. I need to try the other Barrell expressions- this one wasn’t impressive. The nose is the best part unfortunately. The various finishes seem to be more for novelty rather than flavor, as I don’t think the taste of this whiskey is very good or complex. Much better off buying ECBP in this price range.