Rock glass, neat Nose - extremely robust with many typical notes ranging from oak, vanilla, brown sugar, and a certain rich, dank, deep barrel essence. Vibrant and rich. Taste - the whiskey really opens up with a mellowing sweetness and spicy notes. A bit hot and drying from the proof, but extremely smooth, almost melting away. Finish - long and warm with lingering brown sugar sweetness, oak, and barrel spice. Overall, this whiskey has an amazing nose that carries through the entire sip.