I definitely get the leather and a long, spicy finish. I normally steer clear of spicy, but I really like this. There's a lot going on with this. It's freaky one sip can have three different stages, but I get three very distinct flavors with this initially, on the tongue, and then the finish. One odd thing I've noticed both times I've tasted now though is that it leaves me throat feeling a bit raw, which other bourbons haven't done.