Color: a tad on the lighter side, more tan/gold than brown Legs: decent pace of formation, good spacing around the glass Nose: sweet notes from the port finish, light oak, buttercream and a tad of pepper/space First sip: easy on the front of the pallet, spicy towards the back and warm on the way down. Not overly but a very light burn letting you know it's there Taste: smooth, no real strong tastes, pretty even and dare I say bland? Finish: ultra smooth, nothing intense to note, really good bourbon for those that don't like the spice of a rye. Overall: I don't think the value is there for a $50 bottle, it's decent but I think there is more hype than hope with this one. Good marketing and reputation.