Drinking straight. Sweet apple cinnamon on the nose. Has a dry flavor that sort of counters the sweet. Classic bourbon smell but little if any alcohol up front. Taste is medium length and very clean. You get that nice apple vanilla taste once it hits the tongue with a little fruity twist hiding in plain sight once you feel it there. No burn on the aftertaste. Clean finish. Honestly this bottle was tough to track down in Maryland. Not sure if it lives up to my unrealistic expectations but it’s a classic bourbon taste at a very affordable price. Thumbs up. Cheers.