Excellent, excellent bourbon, as to be expected for the price. Bought this for a special occasion. Nose: Mild smoke smell, caramel, honey. Entry: Brown sugar, spice lots of honey, under tones almond, notes of vanilla. Mid-palate brings more of the same, with a hint of smoke arising. Finish: Long and lingering honey flavor, with mild hints of barrel smoke. Overall, this is an incredibly sophisticated whiskey that's amazingly smooth yet very complex.