Blind taste test - bought 50 mL bottles at Total Wine in Grand Rapids with Kyle. Color is nice and amber. Nose is robust, but a little flat with aromas of dark wood, pine, and leather. Texture is a little grainy with a pop of sweet/candy corn flavor with vanilla. Buttery, a little floral, and very flavorful. Upon reveal, cherry, pecans, pie, and jam really do come through. Very sweet - great value!! Much prefer to other entry-level bourbons!