Mild nose with hints of vanilla and oak. Taste is a bit thin and not a lot of depth to dive into. This bourbon is not pretending to be anything other than it is. Sweet on initial taste. A little thin in body with an oak finish. The finish is minimal. Some have compared this to Buffalo Trace but i would disagree. It lacks the flavors of Buffalo Trace that allows it to be sipped neat. This bourbon is good for cocktails.