nose is virtually nil. had to basically put my nose in the liquid. a hint of orange and melted butter. taste is bitter up front. some melted butter but a touch rancid. slight tannic note drying the palate. too much oak throughout. finish is non-existent. bitter oak fades into a tasteless oily coating. I ordered Ardbeg 10 to get the taste out of my mouth. I cannot justify $50 for a bottle. Bear Wallow is a much better Indiana Craft choice. I'll try it again in a year to see if the batches improve.