-On the nose: After letting this breath for a good 15 minutes (highly recommended) it opens up into unique and intoxicating blend. It’s like opening a humidor cabinet up front with a fresh cigar tobacco smell and a mix of cherry and apple, but all of the sweetness comes from the vanilla. One of the most complex scent profiles I’ve come across and I am loving it. -Palette and finish: dry but smooth; charred oak and spices are the most notable here, but accompanied by vanilla and mild cherry. finish with a feint reminder of the tobacco and cherry. The proof is hot and phenomenal; compliments the tobacco and lingers long enough to make you excited to come back for more. This is a pretty complex bourbon and for the price is a great value. Something that I recommend anyone try at least once!