Haven't had this in a while so I picked up a bottle to refresh my memory. Better than the green label by a long shot. Butterscotch, oak, some pepper. This bottle has an odd "soapy" taste on the finish. Rinsed and dried glass thinking that might be the cause. No change. Tried a disposable clear plastic wine tumbler. "Soapy" finish still there. The only two products from Heaven Hills that I dislike so far are the Evan Williams green and black label. For the same or less money, and from the same distiller, I much prefer the Henry McKenna or the Heaven Hills Old Style 80 proof. You can also get Benchmark from BT. All superior IMHO. Don't See another bottle of this in my future.