Very nose forward whiskey with fresh cut wood (in particular, an aspen tree) and honey. Flavor is of caramel apple and loose leaf tobacco. Starts strong but soothes out on the end. I like the uniqueness of this being Coloradan and the 14er aspect. I do wish it got to be in the barrel a little longer, theres some upfront flavors that i think need to mellow that would make this whiskey really great.