Butterscotch on the nose, all day long. The palate is sweet too, but perplexingly it has a tropical fruit feel, like papaya. It’s hot and not-at-all smooth, oaken astringency playing an outspoken role. The burn turns to vanilla extract as it coats the tongue. The finish is pretty versatile. Tonight I get shoe polish along with the oak and the tropical fruit. All I ever wanted in a bourbon. Thanks to Tom from Philly for the tip.