AROMA/ Woody (fresh cut) Oak, Caramel, Sweet, Smooth, non harsh, Light Alcohol FIRST SIP/ Light, Smooth, Woody, Spice TASTE/ Woody, Sweetness, Spice, Oils FINISH/ Smooth, Soft, Woody, Spice, Oily on your tongue, Warming Alcohol 90 proof 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley (high rye bourbon) spiciness is from rye. This is a good Bourbon it has a great history behind it with mystery to boot! For the proof it is an easy consumable straight or with the addition of ice, ice adds more dimension to this beverage. I didn't get many flavors, smells that would make it complex, overall it is a fine frontier sipper! + I Love the cap on the bottle when you put it on it reminds you of an old medicine bottle! :)