On the first pour I was getting wafts of over ripe apples, then that barrel char right after that. Once that barrel kicks in it’s hard to get past it. On the first sip you get hit with a cherry cordial ice cream like quality then more oaky barrel goodness. Maybe even a little burnt toast and a fairly medium almost mint finish. The taste for me seems to have more going on than the nose did Over all I really enjoy this bourbon. Great price when you can find it also