Allowing myself plenty of time to let this whiskey settle in my glencairn glass. The whiff of alcohol is intense right away. 10 minutes later... Nose: (Suprisingly) old oak; almost like a dusty oak. Hints of vanilla, spice and caramel. Some sort of fruit I'm picking up; almost like artificial banana. Prominent nut and grain flavor. Quite nice, once the fumes dissipated. Arrival: You feel the high a.b.v. right away, but it's not overbearing. New oak and char flavor. Slightly solventy, but with hints of dried fruit. Classic Booker's taste and burn. I believe this is the sweetest part of tasting this whiskey. Development: Goes from woody/oaky and nutty to bits of spice and dry cellar wood. Finish: Lingering finish and medium mouthfeel. I get hints of leathery/oily oats. Tails of on the bitter side, but that's okay with me. Overall, I feel this is a very enjoyable bourbon, though I wouldn't consider it in the dessert category. It's a very complex bourbon, which I like, and should be given time to open up and linger in the glass a bit. I'm looking forward to seeing how this opens up while in the bottle a year from now. 91/100