On the nose, this has that distinctive dense, oily Balcones scent of vanilla new oak and cherry cola. Its fruity and sweet grain/malt funk also. It’s very different on the nose from most bourbons. There’s a lot going on here. The flavor is rich with baking spices and hot oak. I get pecan pie too. Again, it’s one of the most unique tasting bourbons I’ve tasted…could be the pot still. It’s really good, but it’ll be interesting to see how a seasoned bourbon fan would react.