Nose: moderately sweet traditional Standard bourbon notes are subdued, a bit thin with some bite however there is little elsewhere to make up for the lack of character and missing or weak mid range flavors. Finishes a bit hot but nothing beyond average warm spices linger. A bit harsher than it could be for a standard proof as well. Not a bad drinker just not exceptional, esp compared to the better offerings out of Heaven Hill, Buffalo Trace or Beam often at comparable or better prices. With so much 1792 on the shelves and being pushed hard, its difficult to defend the price points well over 30$ that don't deliver better than average value in taste and character. Acceptable if thin flavor but still wanting in something to make it stand out. Too many values in great tasting bourbons right now to even consider this one. 2.75 stars