Tasting neat. Nose is of moderate intensity. Sweet with mild musty wood, mint, red apple with a hint of varnish/acetone burn (fresh bottle). Taste is slightly sweet and smooth, molasses, botanicals, wood, bark cinnamon, walnut, with a tart, medium, dry finish. A lot of flavor for 86 proof. A rare find of old bourbon at a decent price, despite the lower proof..it's a pretty darn good value