-On the nose: let this breath for a few minutes and you will find a delicious bananas foster with cherries on top waiting for you. It is exactly that and it is intoxicating. I spent way too much time with my nose in the glass before actually tasting this. -Palette and Finish: very smooth and light. A little sweetness carried through from the bananas and vanilla ice cream greet you with cinnamon that carries you into the finish. I had hoped for a more bold flavor, but at this proof I’m not surprised at how light it truly is on the palette. However, the finish lasts pretty long and even though the lower proof makes for a lack of boldness, this long finish has such a delightful flavor of cinnamon and barrel spices. The proof is lower and doesn’t bring much heat or boldness, but the flavor profiles are pleasant and long lasting. I would say that drinking this without getting the scent profile would be a missed opportunity to add a necessary part of enjoying this bourbon.