Nose (4.25): not as fragrant as I had expected but very pleasing. Caramel, marischino cherries, and some browned sugar dominate. Slight astringency that I knocked it for, but it clears after letting in set a bit. This needs some air time to get the full effect. Palate (4.5): Cherries carry forward from the nose with some oak. Mouthfeel is buttery and inviting. Coats the palate nicely. There is a bit of pepper and smoke that come through burnt brown sugar. Finish (4): I expected a longer finish but this one leaves you quickly. More of the oak is prevalent with that sweetness. It dries too quickly for me. This was very good bourbon but I am thinking a bottle should be half the MSRP. Compared it next to ECBP B518 in a blind and the ECBP got 4 of 6 votes. That saying I would buy 2 bottles of alot of the $65-$80 bourbons out there and be just as happy. If you can get an affordable bar pour though, definately go for it.