The nose is interesting, with vanilla, butterscotch, oak and some burnt sugar. The palate continues with the oak and vanilla, but there is more honey and a little cinnamon. The finish is a bit hot for the proof and fairly short with some black pepper, cinnamon and butterscotch. Overall, it is a solid pour, nothing spectacular and almost underwhelming. The flavors play nicely together, but it is not a bold bourbon by any stretch. Not a great value as there are many better bourbons at the same price.