Sweet start, obvious caramel flavor that waxes and wanes. For 111 proof goes down incredibly smooth to the point I feel like it is 80 proof. When adding water/ice the flavor it is diluted too much and loses it’s caramel roller coaster. Would be a great bourbon for those who love sweet or educating non-whiskey drinkers about picking up a note of something they have already experienced without having a well developed whiskey pallet.