Very unusual at first but this is a great fruit heavy bourbon and I love it. Very reminiscent of an old-fashioned (my favorite cocktail) both on the nose and taste. Nose: red apple, cherry, vanilla, orange, pepper, and floral. Taste: chocolate covered cherry, cinnamon, vanilla, and some other spices that I can't put my finger on Finish: buttery and the cherry lingers in a wonderful way. Batch 28