This pour was better than when I opened this bottle a couple weeks ago. Nose: vanilla, pepper, hints of toffee Palate: more vanilla, butterscotch, baking spices Finish: medium, some from the rye some from the 100 proof points. To me this is a lighter and less in-your-face Knob Creek Single Barrel or Bakers. It’s definitely an upgrade over Jim Beam white label.