What a strange bourbon. Every time I reach for a pour of this, my opinion of it changes, for better and for worse. The nose gives off a big alcohol burn, followed by sharp citrus. A second smell reveals Toblerone toffee/chocolate candy, salty peanuts, orange peel, some slight funk, and finally some corn... quite the bouquet of aromas emanating just from the nose. That higher proof translates into a medium burn on the tongue. The taste is rich, dominated mostly by citrus and oak, leaving a lingering smokey/charred character. This bourbon is complex, and I feel that it suffers from a lack of balance. I probably reach for this once a month and I have noticed that the bottle has opened up with some age and tastes better than it did before. Also worth noting: I bought two bottles, both labeled the same batch. The other bottle has a strange acetone/varnish quality that this bottle does not. In sum, this is an extremely interesting bourbon that will certainly stand out on your shelf. For some that might be a good thing... for others, not so much. If I had to guess, this is either a Heaven Hill or Beam sourced product. The Toblerone note reminds me of Rittenhouse Rye, while the funky peanut note reminds me of Beam.