Nose: Nuttiness, like almonds and walnuts Caramel Very faint herbal note Black tea Palate: Slightly peppery, evolving into an oakiness, then a long barrel tannin finish A little oily My ratings take cost into account, and for the price this is an okay bourbon, but EWBiB is about the same price and 10x better. I expect a cheap bourbon to basically be a rough picture of bourbon, and this does not fit the bill.