I have to start by saying the nose is essentially non-bourbon-y which I think is a good thing. There is definitely that distinct bourbon characteristic, but its not so overpowering you don't know what to do with yourself. I would also say that the nose is a bit clean and not in the right ways. I'm not excited when I smell this dram and bourbon is such a cruel mistress I can't give it any leeway to exploit. The taste is obviously pleasant, but that's about as far as I'd go with it. There is some lingering vanilla in the finish, but on the tongue it simple tastes like a mild bourbon. I'm neither excited nor bored by this whisky. If someone poured me a dram I'd have no negative implications. However, this would not be anywhere near my bourbon of choice if we're talking desert island. Worth the money I paid, but not worth the recognition of the name. Sláinte