Nose has more heat than expected given the proof. Oak is probably the most prominent note. Also get some vanilla, little sweet caramel, along with orange zest. Overall not too interesting imo. Palate is sort of a sticky mouthfeel but not in a way that I enjoyed. As with the nose, I get a lot of citrus fruit along with oak and caramel. Finish seemed pretty long and featured oak and also some orangey citrus fruit, but in a slightly medicinal way. Conclusion Meh I expected more for 40 bucks honestly. Other whiskeys in this price point are much more enjoyable to me. It also had more heat than expected for only 88 proof. Overall the flavor profile seemed a little boring and focused mostly on oak and citrus fruit. Probably wouldn't buy again.