This is ok for something different every now and then but I wouldn’t say it is a bottle I reach for first very often. I get heavy notes of charred oak on the nose and tongue with a hint of rye. It gets slightly sweet towards the end followed by a short light finish. Updated June 2019.... haven’t had this in a while and since have started appreciating bourbons more than I used to. That being said, I think it is much better this go around than before, and all I get is bourbon, no blended Canadian. I no longer think this was a waste of my money and it actually is pretty good for a bourbon. Those harsh flavors I seemed to find last time are no longer there. Don’t know if it mellowed out sitting in the cabinet but whatever happened, I’m glad it did.