If you don't like finishes or whiskey that's stave finished don't buy this. If you do continue reading. You may like this. N:Sweet, smoky (think wood smoke not peat smoke) P: still sweet but the toasted oak notes start to pull forward. The marshmallow mention on the bottle tag begins to make sense. For me I picture sitting at a campfire either watching them melt into the flames or making smores. F: Sweet burnt wood, pit BBQ, smooth but does have spicy burn Well balanced overall. Rating reflects versatility and less the quality. As stated this is not a purists whiskey at all but a treat for the adventurer. Would pair with BBQ, hiking and a beautiful campfire in the mountains. Cheers!