Nose: slightly muted but the sweet oak comes through and marmalade. Palate: That 50% abv os the right spot with vanilla custard amd a smooth creamy texture that you don’t get woth the standard nine year bourbon Finish: is slow and smooth woth that soicy characteristic that comes with the brand. This is a well rounded and refined version of knob creek. It still has the powerfull flavors and spices without being too much in your face like the standard bottle and not super oaky like you get with older single barrel bottles.