Warm, sweet and slight cinnamon on the nose. Maybe a little tobacco, very pleasant. Very rich and smooth vanilla ice cream on the tongue, and long caramel sweetness on the back-end. It does not taste like its proof at all, and i actually think the proof keeps it from being a total dessert. Its delicious, and a little bit different from the bourbons i have been drinking lately. Very smooth, the caramel finish is excellent. Highly recommend.