Tasting and nosing this neat was a little too hot for me personally though not unpleasant. I’ve experienced big changes in palate when adding a little water but this is the first time I’ve seem dramatic changes in the nose as well. It’s like turning the key to a locked treasure chest. Now it was a well balanced mix of vanilla, oak, spice, maybe a hint of cherries and a whiff of saltiness much like an ocean breeze. An all around great bourbon!