Nose: as a barrel proof you get some ethanol of course. Tons of vanilla, brown sugar and Carmel. The nose is outstanding. Palate: ohhhh sooo good. Vanilla cake frosting, toasted creme brûlée, tobacco. Man this is dynamite. Finish: it’s a Elijah Craig barrel proof so this finish goes on forever. Overall: best value for you money in bourbon imo. 80 bucks for a bourbon that hardly ever misses. Now make it a master distiller pick and a single barrel and it’s next level.