The burn surprised me, though it shouldn't at 46.3%. In the nose it is a real waker-upper. It's got a great set of legs coming down the side of the glass. Strong molasses and finished wood. It does benefit from a drop of water in the burn, but that gives it a waxy, spicy component. Some sea salt on the lips, caramel and sherry. Finishes with a little bit of lacquer/nail polish. Not sure if it's the char on that virgin oak but it definitely has a sweeter Bourbon character, but still in the overall Scotch genre. I must be on a cinnamon kick too, because again I'm catching quite a bit of it at the late stage. The body is chewy and thick, a little sticky. The burn cannot be overstated: I inhaled by accident and when I coughed I swear a little fire came out. It's pleasant, but a slow sipper, preferably out of a wide-mouthed glass and with a droplet. And I got it for $30 which I think is a steal.