Magnificent aroma - start strongly with banana, honey and peanuts, after a while the wood comes out with other tropical fruits, a taint of paint Drier than expected on tongue with fairly strong alcohol sensation, the oaky side becomes more dominant. Very smooth and a long finish with some nuts, tea and charred wood Love the aromas more but overall this is a great bourbon - JD may be famous for its cheaper version for casual drinking (or even JD coke), but this bottle shows it is capable of something more for a delicate enjoyable gentlemen's night