I love this whiskey. Extremely smooth for 133.4 proof, but still provides the heat I'm looking for. Notes of banana bread, cherry cola, sugar cane, cinnamon and spice. Just a hint of tobacco finishes it off. Absolutely wonderful (neat) paired with dark chocolate or roasted almonds. One of my favorites. Bought on a whim and very glad I did. I'm halfway through and plan on getting another bottle when this runs dry.