Nose— soft caramel with a hint of vanilla buttercream 1st taste- oh my! Smooth, buttery, light creamy mouthful, light spice. 2nd taste- Damn! As good as the first … consistency in taste buttery smooth (tea like) then a slight Kentucky hug This bourbon (whiskey) is well worth the purchase, very good even at the low proof. .. dangerously smooth. I can see purchasing another bottle.