Thick oak and light honey on the nose, with some bitterness and cigar smoke as well. The proof is certainly noticeable. The palate has noticeable burn with not a ton of flavor in my opinion. Oak, apple, and cherry were the main notes for me. The finish is very long with a considerable bitterness. This bottle did not live up to the hype for me. It was okay, but I think ECBP and other high proof offerings are much better. Save your money for other things