First smell my nose is overwhelmed by the scent of strawberries. Will I even be drinking whiskey? The taste of strawberries hits my tongue, but it’s not as sweet as I would have imagined. There isn’t a kick. It’s gentle. The taste doesn’t seem to want to linger for long. As I drink more the taste of the strawberries are more pronounced and the taste is sweeter. This is a very pleasant bourbon. Still not as good as angels, but not bad considering the price comparison.