Fruits and baking spices are all over this nose. There’s also a rich minty quality that sharpens it. The fruits and spices continue on the palate, where they’re met with sweet vanilla and some grainy notes. The fruity quality shines even more if you compare it to other budget bourbons. It’s hard to put a finger on which baking spices take shape here. Expert review says nutmeg but I could just as easily identify ground allspice. Whatever it is, it brings a bold sweetness to the mid-palate before the long, bittersweet finish. Very nice flavor for the relatively low proof and the price. At $19-24, this should be in the home-bar rotation for anyone who likes making cocktails or sipping sweet bourbons.