This is a great bourbon that shouldn’t really be getting the hate that it is. Some people calling it bland just aren’t used to the wide variety of bourbon out there. Nose: typical bourbon; vanilla, caramel, there’s a soft fruit here that obviously comes from the port wine barrel. SMELLS AMAZING Pallet: CARAMEL AND CANDY CORN mixed with hints of fruit and nuts finish: same as pallet but more subtle and a little short. 3 little drops of water: calming down the alcohol a bit really brings out the fruit. This is where you will taste a lot of the wine finish(i get blueberry which is delicious)