I'm not getting a whole lot on the nose. Some leather and oak(?), but not much else. The palate, on the other hand, is spicy-sweet with a whole lotta peanuttiness. I like peanuts! This is good whiskey. I just had some Uncle Nearest Straight Rye and, coming from a Bourbon drinker, I have to give the nod to the Rye. I'll buy the Rye again before this. But make no mistake... this is good, and worth a purchase.