Nothing special on the nose. Smells like your prototypical bourbon. If I really reach for it, I can pick out some honey. The nose can be a bit sharp from the alcohol, but I stop noticing after a few sips. The taste is reminiscent of funnel cake and the essence of maraschino cherries. The short-medium length finish begins as cherry cough syrup resolving to maraschino cherry and then a faintly bubble-gum flavor. I can't say I'm disappointed having paid $25 for a 1.75 L.