Nose- Ethanol initially, then a wave of cinnamon spice, cocoa powder, caramel, walnuts, and granny smith apples Palate- Wave of caramel, walnuts, rye spice, washed over by alcohol Finish- Short, mouth tingling finish with notes of caramel and a bit of wet oak The nose is the most impressive aspect of this bourbon, albeit covered up with ethanol. The palate is pretty one dimensional, with a good amount of heat, and the finish is short. Yes, this is cheap, but there are much better buys. 10/10 I would pay $5-10 more for a bottle of buffalo trace.