Beautiful dark amber color. I guess that's no surprise coming from a double oaked whiskey. The nose starts off with vanilla and caramel then tobacco notes. Lovely legs. Very much benefits from air. On tasting, the tannins come through strongly first sip felt a little like alum. After splash of water, the flavor started to round out. You pick up some burnt cherries. I'm not sure I'd pull this whiskey out for fun. However, it would be a must have at any whiskey tasting