Nose: alcohol burn. Vanilla. Oak. Caramel. Browned butter. Mild bright citrus. Palate: classic bourbon, though intense and concentrated - vanilla, oak, char, peanut, marischino cherry. Tannins for the mouthfeel. Cinnamon, clove, nutmeg all show up for the party. Faintest suggestion of a hint of banana. Hot. Punchy. Rich and coating. The finish takes it's sweet time, showing some honey. Other notes: if I could find this for MSRP, I'd have a bottle on hand at all times and I'd be drinking it much more often. Intense, rich, almost decadent. The proof is scary high, and it definitely drinks like a high proof bourbon, but it serves a purpose. One of my favorites.