Nose: Dusty corn, caramel, a little vanilla, and oak. Alcohol is present, though not crazy. Bready, with a bit of rye spice coming in, with almost some mint and basil/thyme. Maraschino cherries - the cheap kind. Bananas, peanuts. Palate: Exactly as expected - retains the same core notes as the nose, though the vanilla is a little more pronounced. Not sickly sweet, but close. Nuts, small hit of tobacco and leather. Hershey process chocolate. Black pepper, oak, touch of char. Fruit cup. Medium light mouthfeel. Finish: Oak comes way to the front, turning the experience more dry. Flash of texture on the tongue, then nuts, fruits, and rye spice reveal while the oak subsides. Finish is medium short. Other Notes: I'll take this over standard Beam white label any day - far more refined, though not necessarily the most complex thing, either. Still, a good "background whiskey" if you're looking for a no-frills sip that won't break the bank.