Just pouring this in the glass I notice she's thick, with big slow moving fingers in the glass. First whiff is bold. I get oak, sweet cherries, cinnamon, and light char on the nose. On the palate it's remarkably smooth. There's a soft mouth coating cherry vanilla coupled with big wood notes that define it. While you're admiring how smooth it is the cinnamon and spice starts to build for a very nice finish. Overall this is the best Knob Creek I've had thus far.