Back age stated. Rich on the nose - apple, walnuts, vanilla. Very full on the palate, with those flavors and more. Some spice and wood notes, and the flavors linger in a long finish. Nice warmth. The Barrel Proof version must be fantastic. 2/27/17 Still fantastic. Getting even more vanilla on the nose and palate, and a slight herbal note that I don't think I got before. Drinks like a 100-proof bourbon, with good spice and heat to balance out the sweetness. This is a good bourbon to wow a newbie and satisfy a veteran with. Good thing I've stocked up with lots of both the back age statement and front big red bottles. 4/15/17 Front age stated. Smells clean and smooth. Burnt sugar and wood. On the tongue, it's soft, smooth. Some classic bourbon flavors and some an herbal note. Layers. Sweeter than I expected. Good stuff. 7/21/17