Warm and inviting nose. Oaky and spicy smells with a slight hint of some caramel or maybe cream. The taste starts off strong with oak then opens up to some dried fruits, like cherries, fresh rye bread, and finishes long with oak and spices. Don’t kill be but it tastes a lot like Makers Mark. A knock off sure but hits a lot of the same notes. For the price of under $20 I love this bourbon. And pick it over Jim Beam bonded which I quite enjoyed. Will for sure be a sipper and can’t wait to try it in an old fashion! Cheers!