Hot immediately on my tongue, not nearly overly hot, but not 15-year-old mellow for sure. Almost like a really young/aged blend. Thickish semi-oily mouthfeel. Alchohol! Sweet! Caramelized sugars, cinnamon, and pepper. Finish is medium long with sweet spicy tobacco and charred barrel. I will be buying it again and I will also buy the 16 year to try. I have had many of Barton's 1792 flavors and I feel like this is Barton's 1792. Total Wine Purchase