Tried this when I visited Beam in 2014. Girl said it was most likely to please scotch drinkers. Well.... It's a bit smokey but mostly really spicy. Notes of oak linger amidst the higher proof burn and a bit of citrus sneaks in. Certainly one of the finer Beam family products with more character and complexity but not worth the price compared to others in its range like the Signature Craft 12 Year.