Big oak, vanilla, red cherry, caramel and some heat. This is a challenging bourbon for those who are barely getting into barrel proof. I suggest you let this sit for twenty minutes and add some water to it as you go. This and any other barrel proof expressions aren't for the faint of heart. To me, this bourbon is the bottle of the year. I managed to get this bottle after hunting it down since last year. I was very lucky to score this bottle for under $100.