The nose starts right off with oak that almost reminds you of pencil shavings but quickly turns creamy, with a heaping of vanilla, caramel, a minty and earthy rye spice, dried flowers and a molasses sweetness. It is an addicting smell that quickly evolves as soon as your pour it. It eventually becomes a little meaty, but never loses its creamy oakiness. The palate is slightly dry yet chewy and slowly rides a wave to all corners of the mouth with dry oak and black pepper and cinnamon while vanilla coasts over the tongue. There is a unique woodiness to it that definitely reminds you of pencil shavings along with a slight hint of leather. All in all, you keep chewing on it wanting more. It is a very straightforward palate that also shows some brown sugar and molasses sweetness, and highlights what you’d expect in a bourbon. The finish is medium long with a lingering spicy yet sweet oak that has touches of vanilla and brown sugar. A slight pepperiness is underneath and gently fades without even thinking of it.