The nose changes as it sits. Starts off with a dusty nutty nose and then changes into a cinnamon bun, gingerbread and light caramel nose. Light caramel and vanilla taste. Long cherry pie and into a burnt caramel chip finish. This is a store pick from K&L that I received as a gift from a friend I share whiskey/whisky with. I put 4 but, I think it's closer to 3.9. Definitely above 3.75 but, not a full 4.