Appearance: I don't normally rate how a whiskey looks because it has very little to do with the taste, but this stuff is gorgeous in the glass. A beautiful deep, dark, golden brown. It looks rich and inviting. Nose: Honey, cereal grains, rye spice, fruit, brown sugar, molasses. Balanced - there's some density and complexity here but all the bourbons involved are getting in on the action. Oak and char. Banana. Clove, mace, cinnamon. Slight dill. The proof is definitely evident on the nose. Palate: Honey, banana, clove, hot cinnamon, mace. Oak and char through and through. Definitely at the upper end of the oak spectrum, but very enjoyably so. Tropical fruits. Pepper. almost cumin style richness. Oily, long finish. Luxardo cherries. Other notes: This is one of the most interesting bourbons I've had in a long time. The diverse flavor profile along with the complex richness make this really special. Every bourbon here is well represented, and the older age statements are really taking this somewhere wonderful. Absolutely thrilled I chose this and I can't wait to share it with friends at a wedding tomorrow.