The nose is mostly typical Bourbon. Caramel, vanilla and oak, but with just a touch of peat. The Palate shines with the earthy smokiness being the perfect pairing to the sweet caramel and vanilla of Bourbon. I'm not a huge Bourbon fan since I don't like things that are very sweet, but this mellows out the sweetness without overpowing it altogether. The finish reminds me a lot of a Scotch. Stone fruits and almost a smoked cheese element to it.