Right off the bat, this is noticeably darker than most bourbons. I can’t decide if I like the nose, palate, or finish best as they are all outstanding. More traditional notes of vanilla, caramel, and brown sugar are in full force but I get with it a medicinal cherry. Every whiff and every sip adds to the experience and constantly finding another reason to love this bourbon. Complex and super smooth, I will try to have a bottle on hand at all times for my collection. I might add that I think both a newcomer or connoisseur to bourbon would both appreciate this.