Neat. Nose is pleasant. Candy, oak, vanilla, leather, and a touch of ethanol sharpness. Taste starts sugar cane sweet. Char, oak, tobacco, cardamom, slight red hot, cotton candy, mint play supporting roles. Finish is medium and is slightly tannic and dry, yet oily. Overall smooth for 100 proof Definite similarities to Buffalo Trace, as expected..Sweet and 'crisp' but with some added proof and complexity Absolutely solid. A must have for BT fans for special occasions or looking to step up, Definite try for lower rye fans and enthusiasts. I would purchase again if my bottle was empty and I happened to find it on store shelves