A potent bourbon in all aspects. High rye nose, with vanilla, caramel, pear, cinnamon, crème brûlée, berries and charred oak. Initially quite hot and spicy on the palate, but once the mouth adjusts it mellows into rich and spicy cinnamon, vanilla, char, rye, caramel, cherry and pear. Hot out of the gate, but give it time. Really nice stuff. Long spicy finish.