Despite the higher ABV, it is pretty smooth. However the flavors are not that complex OR my palette is not developed enough to discern them. I may be judging this harshly - it may be a wonderful wheated bourbon, I think I am just not a fan of wheated bourbon. Or it could be that I am just still swooning over the Four Roses Single Barrel. Predominate flavors in my opnion is burnt chocolate up front with an oily mouth feel. Alcohol burn and red hots afterwards. Finish and aftertaste is thick honey. Not unpleasant, but not enough pleasure to make this one high on my list.