Nose a little on the timid side but what it does present is pretty great with sweet vanilla, caramel, movie theater butter, barrel spices, undefined dark fruits, and char. Hint of ethanol but it's under the other scents so not terribly offensive. On the palate, this one kind of has it all; opens with rich caramel, vanilla, and butterscotch. Mid-palate features a host of bold baking spices; nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and a hint of clove. Everything comes and goes quickly never giving your taste buds a chance to get bored. The bone-dry finish is the true highlight: instead of finishing with heat or cinnamon, it doubles back on yet more sweetness with Werther's candy flavor kissed by oak. The only flaw here is its lack of staying power, but what a flavor it is. A fantastic and complex dram. One of the things that sets it apart is how balanced it is and how well integrated the flavors are. "Best Whiskey In The World"?? No. But...for under $40 if there is a better bottle out there I have yet to find it. If I could find it readily available I would always have it on hand. A rare case of a product living up to the hype.