First sip: Sweet. Cherries and a hint of Vanilla Coke. Buttered popcorn. A bit of heat, but mostly smooth. After it sits: gets sweeter the longer it sits. Almost a butterscotch quality to it, with some cinnamon redhots. With water: So smooth. Caramel notes pop. A slight smoky quality balances the sweetness. Some fruity notes on the back end that remind me of WhistlePig. Finish: medium-long, fruity. Loved it. I haven’t had Elijah Craig since I first started exploring bourbon, so it was nice to return to it. This is a great sipper, and I’m glad I bought it.