Nose- Caramel, oak, vanilla, a hint of peach and fresh strawberries. The nose is vibrant and jumps from the glass. Amazingly the ethanol stays in the background for this high proof (138.1). Palate- Layers and layers of flavor here- banana, caramel, vanilla, caramel cream, strawberries, fresh peach skin all in an oak bucket Palate- Dangerous! The proof does not relate to the palate. Easily sippable right from the bottle. A bit of green banana, vanilla, peaches in a basket. Vanilla bean all layered in caramel drizzle. Then the spice comes in as if your grandma was making a from scratch sweet potato pie. Finish- Whoa......hold on here! I AM AT A LOSS FOR WORDS hahaha! Those who follow me know I am NEVER at a loss for words. Overall- If you continue to piss on JD because you remember how drunk you got on Old #7 during your college days, well, you just don't get it! This is a spectacular offering. Pull up a chair, sit down, light up a cigar and enjoy this one like I did. Why it isn't a five......there is one note on the entry that is a bit waxy. I am critical, but on any given night.......you need this bottle