Nose - classic bourbon nose underneath decadent dessert sweetness, vanilla, caramel, cherry pie, plum, mild oak, sweet tobacco, yogurt covered raisin, creme brûlée with little to no alcohol burn. Taste - rich chocolate, sweet dark fruit, cinnamon, peanut, chili pepper, traditional bourbon flavors but smoothed over and sweetened with no burn, finishing quick with lingering taste of fruit and chocolate. Very tasty bourbon, but I feel that it’s too docile and smooth. I would be interested in trying the cask strength release.