​ The whiskey is a gorgeous dark amber color in the glass, almost reminiscent of maple syrup. Swirling leaves a nice thick coating on the glass with long lasting legs. The nose on this bad boy is oak, oak, and more oak! There is also some cinnamon spice and a fairly strong alcohol burn. After about 15-20 minutes in the glass the alcohol burn fades somewhat revealing some caramel notes. The taste fills the mouth with an amazing toasted oak flavor. There is also some pepper and hints of burnt sugar sweetness. A bit of water tames the rough edge of the alcohol but doesn't really change the profile much. The finish is fairly long and dry with some charred oak notes. This is a fantastic bourbon, especially when you consider the price. I paid $33 for this but I'm sure it can be had in some cases for under $30. 3.5. Cheers!