There's a lot going on here. I will need to buy a bottle and taste it in a more "controlled" setting, as I typically do when tasting/reviewing. But my preliminary notes on this Knob Creek 12 Year... Color is a deep rich Amber. Nose: Caramel, Vanilla Ice cream Palate: Oak, Vanilla Finish: Nice long finish. Excellent. Can't wait to grab a bottle when I return home from a trip.