Note this is based on a neck pour. The nose has a vanilla and overall sweetness to it. Caramel notes comes through after smelling it. The oak is forward with a bitterness that I am not a fan of. Behind that oakiness is a sweetness and caramel. The finish is on the shorter side but it follows that bitter oakiness. Overall, the bitterness is a real turn off for me. Other than that is sips nicely and has the sweetness I enjoy.