Nose: I get light vanilla, very light sweetness, some caramel, fruit...maybe apple and cherries. Taste: sweet fruitiness, no heavy brown sugar, oak, slight hint of corn. Beautiful taste. Even with the high proof (128.9 proof) it does not burn. Just a smooth oily texture on the tongue. The finish goes on for days. Oak, corn, sweet vanilla, and slight toffee. I truly enjoy this one.