This is noticeably darker than my other bourbons on the shelf. Nose: butterscotch and maple syrup Palate: figs, maple syrup, cherry (got alot the first time i tried it), smoke from the barrel Finish: tobacco, oaky, nice warm lingering mouth feel I am in the same boat as others. It's a cool bourbon to try and presents some different flavors than what's widely available; however, $50/375 mL is steep.