Very heavy on the barrel char, initial scent of strong medicinal alcohol. A deeper taste, on ice, adds oak and sweetness but a bit overwhelmed by barrel char. Char fades with further dilution, making this a strong contender for the carafe as a nearly daily drinker I'm surprised barrel char isn't a flavor tag! It's the reason I usually don't enjoy bourbons but this one has plenty of sweetness and a little fruit and richness to compensate. Maybe figgy, caramel and vanilla.