Nose- Vanilla and oak. Slight baking spices. Palate- Begins light with notes of baking spice and cinnamon to start. Light body. Sweet. Finish- lingering spice and heat. Cinnamon and oak gives way to vanilla and then dark chocolate. Overall- for a 110 proof this whiskey has a light feel. The heavy proof spice doesn’t hit right away. Rather it hits during the finish. Many complex flavors mingle in this sweet bourbon.