Very sweet sugar and sweet oak combination product. At 121 it doesn't drink near it's proof in the palate but gives you a warm Kentucky hug. Excellent nose that I could sit with and sniff for days. While I like to add water to many of these releases, this one is excellent neat. It's more reminiscent of Evan Williams full proof (doesn't exist) than Elijah Craig which is a great batch variation for me. Wish I had a backup bottle - Cheers!