Been dying to try the newly-restored 9 Year KC, and finally was afforded the opportunity when my Father in-law bought me a bottle for a visit. Nose: caramel, butter, oak, leather. Palate: smooth, more butter and caramel, slightly sweet, flavors I can't quite identify (my palate is simply not refined enough yet)... oak? Tanins (whatever that is!)? Slightly spicy. Finish: medium/short, gentle chest hug with a tongue tingle. I'm very pleased with this bottle. I will definitely be buying/keeping on-hand. 3.75 stars — not 4.00 — only because I reserve 4 stars and higher for superlative bottles. But this is very good/worth buying.