This bourbon is very pale for being a double barreled product. I get hints of Vanilla, brown sugar, and oak, the predominant scent is Sherry reminds me of Scotch’s I have tried. On the front of the palate I get sweetness similar to sugar and then a little spice and oak. The Scotch vibe carries over to the palate and I get some dried fruit and candied ginger. The finish is short to medium with sweetness like a holiday cake and baking spices. This defiantly benefited from some time being open and some air, much better then when I first tried it.