I think this is by far my favorite blantons. Dried fruit, vanilla bean, some sweeter almost tropical fruit notes. the body has some oak stored but but isnt a woody powerhouse. There is also light hay, light char and more dried fruit. The finish is effortless and easy, with a gentle tingle of cinnamon spice. this one really just hit every mark for me in the bourbon category, i have to rate it a 5. maybe i need to take a trip to japan