Much better than the previous and great in general. The nose for me is dark caramel forward with light apples and cereal on the edges. There is a slight spice to the whiskey that's filled with dark cherries and more caramel. The finish is a rush a dark cherry and a return of the cereal to blend with the dark caramel. Love the finish and the balance of the whiskey overall. Pleased that they were able to develop a redemptive product this year.