Aroma: i found this to be semi-sweet and rich with a hint of vanilla, honey, oak and a touch of cinnamon. It was actually quite pleasant on the nostrils. Palate: Simple palate that really hits your taste. Mild vanilla/honey mix at the start, followed by complimentary oak. What really surprised me was the burn it had for an 80 proof bourbon. The burn was good! Haha Finish: The finish is long and good for the proof. The sweetness, honey and oak continue and pick up a bit of black pepper. Relatively mild burn. Brothers Bond not the greatest but definitely did not let me down.