I love this bourbon! Buffalo Trace Distillery makes amazing whiskey and this is my favorite American whiskey so far. On the nose: vanilla and sweet with hints of the oak running underneath. On the palate: Sweet and spicy with the oak coming up towards the front with the rest. Vanilla and cinnamon play with an undercurrent of Granny Smith apples. On the finish: long pleasant and sweet oaky goodness with hints of spice. Deceptively friendly at cask strength. This is amazing.