First and foremost the, the nose is entirely dominated by the scent of vanilla. The bourbon itself, and any complexity or hints of the cask it may carry, are nowhere to be found. Though one might think this drink a flavored bourbon, I assure you it is, in fact, a liqueur. The drink is like a syrup in consistency, with a gentle mouthfeel and only a hint of the whiskey. It tastes and feels more like a bourbon cream than an infused liqueur. The strong vanilla dominates the palate, and only the barest hint of bourbon rises in the finish. It is entirely sweet, with little to no complexity. What interesting notes there are come out of the finish and the aftertaste, where a hint of bourbon and a mere breath of the charred oak cask can be found. The bottle advertises enjoying its contents straight, chilled, in a cocktail, or with cola. I would personally only recommend the final rendition. Drinking it straight is too sweet, and the vanilla seems too dominant for a cocktail unless it is paired with a rye, a high rye bourbon, or a dark rum in whatever cocktail you are making. That said, do as you will. It makes a decent liqueur, but I would not recommend as a substitute for a bourbon in a drink.