Nose is high octane, sweet and fruity, also grapey and minerally. Palate has more nuance, cherry, chocolate, and peppery, lots of burn. A thickness hangs in the mouth, especially on the teeth. The finish is better than expected. I thought it would turn bitter, but it went sweet and even hotter. It does fade out minerally.. As a rule, I'm not a fan of Tennessee whiskeys. This was a pleasant surprise.