I haven't been drinking bourbon for a terribly long time, but I think this is my favorite (tied, maybe, with Stagg Jr.). On the nose I get a very smooth sweetness like my nose is chewing on caramel. It's also very fruity like cherries, maybe even citrus. Oakiness and smoke (not like peat) hit my tongue first, but quickly back off into a sweet finish that reminds me of the nose. It's complex, and hard for my tongue to unpack all the flavors. But it is delicious and definitely worth the price.