Nose: burnt oak and chared brown sugar. You dig a lottle more and you get spme caramel aromas. Palate: first sip was a bit disappointing with a thin mouth feel for 108 proof, but after a couple more sips the rich oak flavors and fuity notes come out Finish: sweet mellowing finish where the oak continues all the way through. Hint of caramel comes back in at the end. Im a big oak fan and this bourbon has really nice oak from the nose all the way to the finish.