Wow, this is really good. I tried a sample at a tasting bar at Total wine while traveling for work in the Louisville area. The server gave me a few recommendations and this one totally stood out and for the price i grabbed one . My Bottle at 56.2% proof is special . Nose has a lemony vanilla note ( Pledge wood cleaner ,but not too chemical for distraction ) and wonderful soft oak. The flavor is a rootbeer vanilla float. Notes of crisp apricot and cherry fruits and worm flavor mixed in. Holy cow. I have 80 open bottles in my bar and i keep coming back to this bottle since i got it. If i didnt live a few hours away i would drive back and grab this $40 bottle by the case.