Nose has a fair bit of alcohol but not too strong. Molasses and smoke. Traditional bourbon nose. Taste is vanilla, butternut, apricot with floral notes. Very smooth finish. Late warmth with sweet tobacco over tones. Chilled distilled water brightens everything up a bit. So smooth it almost seems like a boring pour but there is just too much happening. Sneaky good! This belongs anywhere good times are happening! Too bad it is so limited here. $29 in NC if you can get it. Only here every 90 days...