Nose: caramel apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, cherry, nutmeg, vanilla, sugar cookie, oak, peanut, peach, leather, hazelnut Taste: reflects the nose with peanut brittle and caramel notes This is the epitome of barrel proof bourbon and what all bourbons should aspire to be. This is the gold standard. Easily one of the best bourbons I've ever had. I've had many rare offerings from Buffalo Trace including Weller Full Proof, Blantons SFTB and Gold. None come close to this. Incredible depth, flavor, complexity and quality.