Nose... Caramel, chocolate, banana, cinnamon and ethanol due to the high alcohol volume... Color... A wonderfully rich mahogany.. Taste... It's really complex to say the least. From cinnamon to apricots to pepper and brown sugar, all the way to licorice and seasoned wood it's a very welcoming handful... Overall.... It's a STEAL to be honest. The Lincoln county process makes this whiskey a must have. It's just so flavorful at a very intense ABV. Just damn good and, I will be happy to buy another bottle once this is desert dry...