All I can say is wow! The nose- sweet, Carmel, chocolate and vanilla with a slight oak touch. The palate- vanilla, creamy texture with almost a pie crust taste, slight spice. The finish- mellow to no burn, extremely smooth and a great refreshing mild vanilla taste. Conclusion- buy a bottle or 10. In writing this is the first time I've ever tried Buffalo Trace, and others recommend this as a starter bourbon. I think this is a great pick for any level of aficionado. It's not that complex in fact very simple but the distillers at Buffalo Trace have mastered the simplicity of this bourbon. I will probably always buy a bottle everytime I come across it.