The nose has sweet corn, vanilla, rye, caramel, light baking spices with fresh rolls and a light grassy note. The palate is lightly oily, sweet corn, vanilla, light spices grassy rye and oak. The finish is long with vanilla and sweet corn lingering on the back sides of the palate. I’ve had the 6yr green label (90 proof) and this one is definitely an improvement. It’s more rounded and mellowed. But whether it’s worth the $25 increase, is up for debate.