The first thing that hits my nose is bananas, bananas, bananas. The initial mouthfeel is a bit oily with a hit of oak on a short finish. Not much else on the first run. Coming back a few minutes later for a second pass, I'm picking up more classic bourbon aromas of caramel & butterscotch but they're somewhat muted. The bananas are still there but deeper into the background. The oily mouthfeel is much more present now and some bitterness is coming through. Pass three includes the addition of a small amount of water. The water helped bring the bananas to the front again and I'm also getting some subtle spices like cloves & cinnamon. It also pushed the oak flavor up front and there is actually a hit of warmth on what feels like a longer finish. The last short nose and sip were pretty much the same as the previous pass. Although I'm not the most experienced whiskey taster or reviewer, I feel this falls into about the 3.5 stars range. I do like the banana aromas but there isn't very much going on flavor wise for me. That having been said, it is pretty good considering the $13.49 price for a 750ml bottle. I'm looking forward to tasting this again down the line.