Nose: vanilla, toffee, spearmint Palate: honey, caramel, fruit cake, little hint of pepper Finish: starts with black pepper and rye spice, moves to vanilla and cinnamon, then ends with spearmint and pine Decent nose, palate is dessert like and the finish has very distinct phases moving from peppery to silky and a touch sweet. I’m very impressed with this (especially the finish) for it’s price. Value: A+, I don’t think you can get a much better bourbon for $50 that you can easily find at most liquor stores