Nose: caramel and raisins Taste: i saw another review said it tastes like a fig newton and dammit that is pretty damn spot on. Definitely get the sherry taste on the finish. Overall: $100 is a price point I feel like you gotta really blow my socks off and this one just about does it. I live in Cleveland so ive been dying to try this given all if the national love this has gotten. I was actually prepared to take the 2 hour drive to Columbus to try and find one but then by fate my local store had one (shot out to Corkscrew Johnnys great bourbon selection if you ever travel to Cleveland/akron). Im eager to try other stuff from middle west after this. Cheers friends